used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
the act of burning something
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
emissarynounUS /ˈeməseri/
someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
set up or found
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
Hierons
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From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
LIIIadjective
being three more than fifty
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
and nothing more
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
express in words
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having learned so much already, she had now a burning desire to know all.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading LIII As far as the grim matter now in hand was concerned, Hierons was the soul of business.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nevertheless, her hope was small that a way of escape from a terrible dilemma could be found.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps he may have realized that if his task were not instantly performed he might not be able to accomplish it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Helen, for her own part, was only too eager to hear what the emissary of the Council of Seven had to say to her husband.
