used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Would she risk such an imprudence a second time?
anew
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Would she risk such an imprudence a second time?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Casa Zuccari again?
Casa
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From this reading At the Casa Zuccari again?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
Elena
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From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
imprudencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading Would she risk such an imprudence a second time?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This uncertainty kept him on the rack.
engage in
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
a brief written record
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This uncertainty kept him on the rack.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading This uncertainty kept him on the rack.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Would she risk such an imprudence a second time?
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Would she risk such an imprudence a second time?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Would she risk such an imprudence a second time?
express in words
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This uncertainty kept him on the rack.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Would she risk such an imprudence a second time?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading This uncertainty kept him on the rack.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
at the time that
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
in or at the place that
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He passed whole hours in searching for some way of meeting her, of seeing her again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He waited in vain during the days that followed for the promised note to tell him when he might see Elena again----So she did intend to make another appointment with him; the question was--where?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would she risk such an imprudence a second time?
Zuccari
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From this reading At the Casa Zuccari again?
