used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
AngeliquenounUS /ˌændʒeˈliːk/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
gotten under control
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
without stop or interruption
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
every person
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
apart from; not including
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
a young female
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
the head of a state government
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
HelmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
a message received and understood
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
Kenneth
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From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
the literary culture
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
MartinsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtɪnz/
plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
not any; not one
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
believed likely
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
a special situation
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading At the office she continued to hear veiled discussions of the seriousness of the lost letters.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING TO FIND OUT AS the days passed on, the little French girl did not find her difficulties grow less.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No one, of course, except a few persons in the Governor's confidence, knew exactly what information the letters contained, but there was no question of their political importance, for everybody could feel the atmosphere of strain and suspense.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading For whatever Kenneth Helm suspected, or Governor Graham feared, they had both kept their own counsel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet for one thing at least Angelique Martins was grateful: no one had in any way associated her with the lost or stolen papers.
