used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The pretty little town pitched in the desert was singularly quiet.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading In this remote little town, the silent spirit of the vast desert encouraged this mood.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
Heluan
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From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
Hilda
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From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The pretty little town pitched in the desert was singularly quiet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In this remote little town, the silent spirit of the vast desert encouraged this mood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading The pretty little town pitched in the desert was singularly quiet.
platonicadjectiveUS /pləˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty little town pitched in the desert was singularly quiet.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The pretty little town pitched in the desert was singularly quiet.
Raife
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From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading In this remote little town, the silent spirit of the vast desert encouraged this mood.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
express in words
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In this remote little town, the silent spirit of the vast desert encouraged this mood.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The pretty little town pitched in the desert was singularly quiet.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In this remote little town, the silent spirit of the vast desert encouraged this mood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
express in words
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this remote little town, the silent spirit of the vast desert encouraged this mood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The pretty little town pitched in the desert was singularly quiet.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In this remote little town, the silent spirit of the vast desert encouraged this mood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Heluan is about half an hour's train ride from Cairo, and here, sitting in the shade outside the hotel, Raife and Hilda for the first time disclosed to themselves that their attraction for one another was not entirely platonic.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
at the time that
From this reading They had talked of many things and their conversation was rarely flippant, and they both possessed the faculty of enjoying silence when there was nothing of importance to say.
woman-hater
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From this reading After some minutes of such contemplation Hilda remarked to him "Raife, tell me what is a woman-hater?"
