used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
Alvarez
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From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
ARMORnounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
Bernardo
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From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But days had passed and nothing had happened.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
FLAWnounUS /flɔː/
an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
Francisco
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From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
Galvez
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From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
the head of a state government
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But days had passed and nothing had happened.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
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 He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But days had passed and nothing had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But days had passed and nothing had happened.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
sowedverbUS /saʊd/
past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that he could have been happier, but a revulsion from a great state of suspense had come to him.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FLAW IN THE ARMOR Don Francisco Alvarez was in a fairly happy frame of mind.
at the time that
From this reading When he had been so boldly accused in the presence of the Governor General, cold fear had struck at his heart, despite his courage and cunning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that the seeds of suspicion had been sowed deep in the heart of Bernardo Galvez and that the plant would grow fast in the warm, moist air of intrigue that overhung New Orleans.
