used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
Brande
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From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
characterized by great determination
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
falsitynounUS /ˈfɔːlsəti/
the state of being false or untrue
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
fanaticsnounUS /fəˈnætɪks/
plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading GUILTY!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
immediately past
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
Natalie
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From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
nefariousadjectiveUS /nəˈferiəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This last thought flashed upon me one day, and the sting of pain that followed it was so intolerable, I determined instantly to prove its falsity or truth.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what guarantee had I that she herself was unaware of his nefarious purpose; that she did not sympathise with it?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As to protecting Natalie Brande from her brother and the fanatics with whom he associated, it was now plain that I was powerless.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I telegraphed to Brande that I was running down to spend a day or two with him, and followed my message without waiting for a reply.
