used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
(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 Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You know the proverb: 'The devil's not so black as he is painted.'"
on or to one side
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading You know the proverb: 'The devil's not so black as he is painted.'"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
make calm or still
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
the act of departing
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading You know the proverb: 'The devil's not so black as he is painted.'"
don't
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From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
Francis
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From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You know the proverb: 'The devil's not so black as he is painted.'"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
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 It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know the proverb: 'The devil's not so black as he is painted.'"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I passed a restless night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You know the proverb: 'The devil's not so black as he is painted.'"
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
Overberg
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From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
coated with paint
From this reading You know the proverb: 'The devil's not so black as he is painted.'"
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading You know the proverb: 'The devil's not so black as he is painted.'"
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
worried and uneasy
From this reading I passed a restless night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You know the proverb: 'The devil's not so black as he is painted.'"
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
to-morrow
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From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading Notwithstanding all my efforts to appear calm and unconcerned, Overberg observed that the hard judgment passed on Francis had made a deep impression on my mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was easy for him to talk; but, alas! he knew not yet the reasons I had for being so deeply interested in this young lady.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Taking me aside, he whispered in my ear-- "We will talk this subject over to-morrow morning before your departure; in the meantime don't let it trouble you.
