used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD-NIGHT MESSAGE.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
an opposing military force
From this reading Face to face with his enemy, he would utter no protest.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Face to face with his enemy, he would utter no protest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
GOOD-NIGHT
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From this reading A GOOD-NIGHT MESSAGE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
hence-forth
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From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A GOOD-NIGHT MESSAGE.
Natalie
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From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
nerved
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From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
not any; not one
From this reading Face to face with his enemy, he would utter no protest.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Face to face with his enemy, he would utter no protest.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
carry out
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Face to face with his enemy, he would utter no protest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
at the time that
From this reading When it was intimated to him that hence-forth his life was to be lived out beyond the seas, he had appeared to take it as a matter of course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Face to face with his enemy, he would utter no protest.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Then, had he not solemnly promised to Natalie that nothing in the world should tempt him from his allegiance?
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Brand had nerved himself for that interview; he had determined to betray neither surprise nor concern; he was prepared for the worst.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Face to face with his enemy, he would utter no protest.
