used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REFUGE IN THE STORM.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
react verbally
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
being joined in close association
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only safe hiding-place will be one of the temples.
Cleanor
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From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now for my plan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
hiding-place
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From this reading The only safe hiding-place will be one of the temples.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A REFUGE IN THE STORM.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now for my plan.
absolutely essential
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now for my plan.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only safe hiding-place will be one of the temples.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The only safe hiding-place will be one of the temples.
and nothing more
From this reading The only safe hiding-place will be one of the temples.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "Now for my plan.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
REFUGEnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading A REFUGE IN THE STORM.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A REFUGE IN THE STORM.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The only safe hiding-place will be one of the temples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REFUGE IN THE STORM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
at the time that
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The only safe hiding-place will be one of the temples.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, there are three temples which would answer our purpose, I mean three that would be specially suitable on account of the number of private apartments which are attached to them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have the necessary means, I understand," said the physician to Cleanor, when the two were seated together safe from interruption.
