used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Final Understanding.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
(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 Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
FinaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A Final Understanding.
fluctuatingadjectiveUS /ˈflʌktʃəweɪtɪŋ/
having unpredictable ups and downs
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
odiumnoun
state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
Romola
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From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
seventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
Siena
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From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
in the near future
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
up to a particular time
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
TitonounUS /ˈtiːtoʊ/
Yugoslav statesman who led the resistance to German occupation during World War II and established a communist state after the war (1892-1980)
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes they seemed strongly in favour of the prisoners; for the chances of effective interest on their behalf were heightened by delay, and an indefinite prospect of delay was opened by the reluctance of all persons in authority to incur the odium attendant on any decision.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading A Final Understanding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Romola had felt during this interval as if all cares were suspended for her, other than watching the fluctuating probabilities concerning that fate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nearly a fortnight had passed since the arrest of the accused, and still they were in prison, still their fate was uncertain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tito soon returned from Siena, but almost immediately set out on another journey, from which he did not return till the seventeenth of August.
