used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
(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 It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
Beatriz
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From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
CHAPMANnounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading CHAPMAN.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
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 Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
not any; not one
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
Olmedo
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From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
on one occasion
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
go across or through
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
without much difficulty
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
Tolta
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From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “There is no danger to a man that knows What life and death is.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may be readily imagined that Beatriz listened eagerly to a conversation which gave her the clue to all the tortuous actions of Tolta in regard to herself and Olmedo.
which person or people
From this reading He had no sooner gone than she entered, throwing back the covering to her face, which, amid the general excitement, had enabled her to pass unobserved among her companions, who, immediately coming after, imitated her example.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Notwithstanding the suddenness of her appearance, and the obscure light, Olmedo knew her at once, and greeted her with an exclamation of joyful surprise.
