used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It seemed suddenly to change me to another type of man."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It seemed suddenly to change me to another type of man."
Darreuch
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From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
Eaton
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From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "It was the strangest experience of my existence.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "It was the strangest experience of my existence.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was the strangest experience of my existence.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It seemed suddenly to change me to another type of man."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed suddenly to change me to another type of man."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It was the strangest experience of my existence.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It was the strangest experience of my existence.
and nothing more
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed suddenly to change me to another type of man."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
make square
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
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 He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "It was the strangest experience of my existence.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It seemed suddenly to change me to another type of man."
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It was the strangest experience of my existence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed suddenly to change me to another type of man."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It seemed suddenly to change me to another type of man."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was the strangest experience of my existence.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had told her the whole story of his week at Darreuch and she had listened with an interest at moments almost breathless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said it to the Duchess as he sat with her in her private room at Eaton Square.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you feel that you shall remain the new type of man, or was it only a temporary phase?" she inquired.
