used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
anew
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
(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 The mystery of her disappearance baffled all conjecture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading The mystery of her disappearance baffled all conjecture.
Barry
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From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading The mystery of her disappearance baffled all conjecture.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
Cumberland's
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From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The mystery of her disappearance baffled all conjecture.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
communicated in words
From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery of her disappearance baffled all conjecture.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
not any; not one
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
an amount of time
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
Safîyeh
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From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
and nothing more
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Short of the theory of drowning both in the case of Zalithea and of Safîyeh, no feasible explanation presented itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
urgentlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
with great urgency
From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idea that he should never see her again was one that Barry simply could not contemplate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading At John Cumberland’s urgently expressed wish publicity was for long avoided.
Zalithea
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From this reading A period of anxiety now commenced to which it seemed impossible to imagine any end other than the return of Zalithea.
