used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
make calm or still
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
Clevedon
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From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
having the place or position changed
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
at any time
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
set up or found
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
intrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːsɪv/
tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
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 She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
not any; not one
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
cut with a saw
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
express in words
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was certainly not the faintest suggestion in her manner that my presence disturbed her in the slightest, or, indeed that she had ever so much as seen me before.
a special situation
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
except if; if not
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
urgentlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
with great urgency
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
at the time that
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading THE next witness was Miss Kitty Clevedon herself and I confess I awaited her coming with more than ordinary interest.
witness'snounUS /ˈwɪtnəsɪz/
possessive form of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading She took her seat in the witness’s chair and glanced round her with thoughtful calm, nor was her tranquillity in the least abated when she saw me watching her.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I have always found that a woman’s conscience is in that respect far more elastic than a man’s.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of one thing I was certain, that she would say exactly what she wanted to say and not a word more, and that no intrusive scruples would confine her too urgently to the truth, unless, indeed, the fact that she was on oath might have any influence with her, which I doubted.
