used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
subject to appointment
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had only "expected" she would be there, but he more than expected she would come.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had only "expected" she would be there, but he more than expected she would come.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had only "expected" she would be there, but he more than expected she would come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
divisible by two
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She had only "expected" she would be there, but he more than expected she would come.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
Hargus
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From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had only "expected" she would be there, but he more than expected she would come.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
inconclusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/
not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
Kerr
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From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Vesta was a little rough on her, he believed.
LOYALTYnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had only "expected" she would be there, but he more than expected she would come.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
and nothing more
From this reading She had only "expected" she would be there, but he more than expected she would come.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Vesta was a little rough on her, he believed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
sentimentallyadverb
in a sentimental manner
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
Sim
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From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had only "expected" she would be there, but he more than expected she would come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had only "expected" she would be there, but he more than expected she would come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
VestanounUS /ˈvestə/
(Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia
From this reading Vesta was a little rough on her, he believed.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in a pleasant mood that morning, sentimentally softened to such extent that he believed he might even call accounts off with Sim Hargus and the rest of them if Grace could arrange a peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grace was showing a spirit that seemed to prove she wanted only gentle guiding to abandon the practices of violence to which she had been bred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY Lambert rode to his rendezvous with Grace Kerr on the appointed day, believing that she would keep it, although her promise had been inconclusive.
