used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact he was not greatly interested in the subject.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
amplifyverbUS /ˈæmpləfaɪ/
increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And what of it?" demanded Tarzan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And what of it?" demanded Tarzan.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
one or the other of two
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact he was not greatly interested in the subject.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
the act of departing
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading As a matter of fact he was not greatly interested in the subject.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact he was not greatly interested in the subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
implicationnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a matter of fact he was not greatly interested in the subject.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading As a matter of fact he was not greatly interested in the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And what of it?" demanded Tarzan.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
and nothing more
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact he was not greatly interested in the subject.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
Nemone
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From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And what of it?" demanded Tarzan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
simplifiesverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪz/
third-person singular of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As a matter of fact he was not greatly interested in the subject.
TarzannounUS /ˈtɑːrzæn/
(sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
From this reading "And what of it?" demanded Tarzan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "It simplifies matters," she explained, but she did not amplify the explanation nor did Tarzan either understand or inquire as to its implication.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Nemone extended a hand and laid it on his, a soft, warm hand that trembled just a little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a matter of fact he was not greatly interested in the subject.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what of it?" demanded Tarzan.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am going to give you your freedom," she said, "but on one condition."
