used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
Agnes
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From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
from appearances alone
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
fathomed
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From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading RALPH FINDS LINA.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
an instinctive motive
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
a message received and understood
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
LINA
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From this reading RALPH FINDS LINA.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
a particular point in time
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
and nothing more
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
RALPH
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From this reading RALPH FINDS LINA.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
straight-forward
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From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before he could accept or reject her proposition, she was gone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
at the time that
From this reading Ralph had been alone only a moment when Agnes came back, apparently in breathless haste.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It is but right," he reflected, controlling the first honorable impulse which revolted at this secret method of gaining information; "there is some mystery which can never be fathomed by straight-forward questions.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Be ready," she whispered, "follow me after a moment--the room is dark next to hers; be cautious and you can both see and hear what passes."
