used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
absurdlyadverbUS /əbˈsɜːrdli/
in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was not pleased at this meeting with Miss Polly O'Neill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
divisible by two
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
at any time
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not pleased at this meeting with Miss Polly O'Neill.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
engage in
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
not any; not one
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not pleased at this meeting with Miss Polly O'Neill.
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was not pleased at this meeting with Miss Polly O'Neill.
Polly
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From this reading He was not pleased at this meeting with Miss Polly O'Neill.
rescuernounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
in the near future
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
express in speech
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was not pleased at this meeting with Miss Polly O'Neill.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was true that he had been walking out to her hotel to make inquiries concerning her health, but he had no thought or desire to see her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MEETING AND AN EXPLANATION "I--I was running," explained Miss O'Neill as soon as she had sufficient breath to speak.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Which was such an absurdly unnecessary statement of an apparent fact that her rescuer smiled against his will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not pleased at this meeting with Miss Polly O'Neill.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Indeed, deep down in his heart he believed that few women had ever treated a man much worse than she had treated him and he had never even tried to forgive her.
