used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was to deliver them to his patients.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading He nodded briefly, and went on writing prescriptions.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
make calm or still
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The boy was to deliver them to his patients.
DESPERATIONnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had not quite finished his evening’s work.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He had not quite finished his evening’s work.
the act of departing
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not quite finished his evening’s work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nodded briefly, and went on writing prescriptions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded briefly, and went on writing prescriptions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He nodded briefly, and went on writing prescriptions.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading The boy was to deliver them to his patients.
prescriptionsnounUS /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “prescription” — directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
From this reading He nodded briefly, and went on writing prescriptions.
ProcessverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had not quite finished his evening’s work.
raveverbUS /reɪv/
participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
savesnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boy was to deliver them to his patients.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boy was to deliver them to his patients.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He nodded briefly, and went on writing prescriptions.
at the time that
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading DESPERATION, when it does not rave, becomes a calm; and it was with an almost listless quiet that Cynthia, sitting opposite her brother in his office, told him she was going away.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had not quite finished his evening’s work.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “The truth was felt by instinct here— Process which saves a world of time.”
the act of creating written works
From this reading He nodded briefly, and went on writing prescriptions.
