used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Was ever a man in so uncomfortable a position?"
Agnes
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From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
react verbally
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
at any time
From this reading "Was ever a man in so uncomfortable a position?"
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
set up or found
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Was ever a man in so uncomfortable a position?"
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Was ever a man in so uncomfortable a position?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "Was ever a man in so uncomfortable a position?"
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE SECRETARY.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Was ever a man in so uncomfortable a position?"
in the near future
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRETARY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lambert asked himself this question as soon as he was safe in his studio, and he found it a difficult one to answer.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading "Was ever a man in so uncomfortable a position?"
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Was ever a man in so uncomfortable a position?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was true that what he had said to Agnes, and what Agnes had said to him, was perfectly honest and extremely honorable, considering the state of their feelings.
belonging to which person
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the conversation had been overheard by an unscrupulous woman, whose jealousy would probably twist innocence into guilt.
