used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
(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 On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
aviditynoun
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading BLUE BEARD.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading BLUE BEARD.
Cadi
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From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
at any time
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
importunitynoun
insistent solicitation and entreaty
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
licencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
for more time
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
mystifyverbUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪ/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
not any; not one
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
express in words
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
sophisticatenounUS /səˈfɪstəkeɪt/
a worldly-wise person
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
having come into contact
From this reading On the latter subject he was quite silent, seemed to regret he had ever touched on it, and not all her restless avidity of knowledge, or caressing importunity of manner, could extract from him another syllable on the subject.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He no longer attempted to corrupt her principles, or sophisticate her understanding, or mystify her views of religion.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
at the time that
From this reading “The visits of the stranger were interrupted for some time, and when he returned, it seemed as if their purpose was no longer the same.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, I did say something about getting a licence from the Cadi.”
