used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
in addition
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
CoppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
Fayerling's
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From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
the act of giving
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
high-handedadjective
given to haughty disregard of others
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
Ivanovna
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From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
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 knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
Lona
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From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
not any; not one
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
and nothing more
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
move stealthily
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
in the near future
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For the first time he dared to confess to himself that he had been on the point of giving up hope altogether.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The realization of Baron Fayerling's true character had brought home to him his own utter helplessness.
Wallion
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From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
Wallion's
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From this reading _Lona Ivanovna asks a second question and gets an unexpected reply_ As soon as Leo had read Wallion's message, a feeling of great relief came over him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one knew better than he that the isolated position of the Copper House gave, for the time being, a tremendous advantage to this dangerous gang; the baron's high-handed proceedings had also made him fear that the journalist--his only friend at this crisis--had already been secretly done away with.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But the little slip of paper, so unexpectedly flung through his window, came like a sunbeam into a darkened room: Wallion was evidently still free, and at work.
