used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
CarthaginiannounUS /ˌkɑːrθəˈdʒɪniən/
a native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
Cleanor
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From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
Cleanor's
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From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HELP FROM THE HILLS.
yet to be or coming
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
Gisco
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From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HELP FROM THE HILLS.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading HELP FROM THE HILLS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
and nothing more
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
immediately past
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
being perceived or observed
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
on one occasion
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
express in words
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
for a short time
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELP FROM THE HILLS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
two times
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, I noticed once or twice just a suspicion of hesitation in their answers, and so I came to the conclusion that there was a secret."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
which person or people
From this reading One day shortly after the events related in my last chapter, Cleanor's somewhat melancholy musings on the prospects of the future were interrupted by the arrival of his friend Gisco, who had been absent from his duty for several weeks.
showing curiosity
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have been wondering, I dare say," said the Carthaginian, "what has become of me the last month or so."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Cleanor; "I asked the officers of your battalion about you, but could find out nothing.
