used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
(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 Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
CannesnounUS /kænz/
a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
Clifford
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From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
Cliffords
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From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
diverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
Dr
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From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
Frenchwomannoun
a person of French nationality
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
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 made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
on the contrary
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
Roger
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From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
SartoriusnounUS /sɑːrˈtɔːriɪs/
a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
sitting-room
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From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
steadieradjectiveUS /ˈstediər/
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
not in physical motion
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading She had made rapid progress during the past twenty-four hours, but she still felt rather wan and tremulous, as though she had been through a long illness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had insisted on being told what had happened to Lady Clifford, and in spite of the inevitable shock to her nerves she had since felt steadier.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover she now knew all there was to know about the affair in which she had played a leading part.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Three days later Esther sat by the window in the hotel sitting-room of the Cliffords' suite, waiting for Roger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had now beside her all the papers containing accounts of the death of the Frenchwoman and the disappearance of Dr. Sartorius, both well-known figures in Cannes, and she had read with the keenest interest all the diverse theories which strove to connect the two events.
