used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He went to investigate a silver mine," he said after a moment.
consider or hold as true
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "He went to investigate a silver mine," he said after a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That at least is my conviction," he said.
browbeating
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From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading "That at least is my conviction," he said.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
opinion or judgment
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He went to investigate a silver mine," he said after a moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading "He went to investigate a silver mine," he said after a moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That at least is my conviction," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "That at least is my conviction," he said.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "He went to investigate a silver mine," he said after a moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading "He went to investigate a silver mine," he said after a moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That at least is my conviction," he said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now for the story."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He went to investigate a silver mine," he said after a moment.
cut with a saw
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
Sheila's
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From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading "He went to investigate a silver mine," he said after a moment.
simulatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd/
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Now for the story."
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE EYES OF THE LAW To Sheila's surprise, instead of the browbeating she had learned to expect, she saw that for some incomprehensible reason it suited him to accept the denial.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "A mine!" she exclaimed; and the knowledge that he had not challenged the lie gave to the exclamation a vehemence so well simulated that it left him somewhat shaken in his first impression.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "He went to investigate a silver mine," he said after a moment.
