used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
ADRIANnounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are not yourself, _cousine_," he observed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "What has Feodor been telling you of me?"
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
clairvoyantadjectiveUS /klerˈvɔɪənt/
perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
cousine
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From this reading "You are not yourself, _cousine_," he observed.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
let fall to the ground
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
Feodor
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From this reading "What has Feodor been telling you of me?"
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has Feodor been telling you of me?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
INTERVENTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
Iria
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From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
keen-eyedadjective
having keen eyesight
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What has Feodor been telling you of me?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You are not yourself, _cousine_," he observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "You are not yourself, _cousine_," he observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
penetrationnounUS /ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən/
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
sophisticatedadjectiveUS /səˈfɪstəkeɪtɪd/
having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
Stanief
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From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "What has Feodor been telling you of me?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has Feodor been telling you of me?"
at the time that
From this reading A week after her morning drive with Stanief, when Iria was passing one of her usual hours with the Emperor, he coolly put his finger on her secret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE INTERVENTION OF ADRIAN For Iria to attempt to hide a change of thought from the keen-eyed and sophisticated Adrian with his clairvoyant faculty of penetration was as futile as for a flower to resolve to shut from the sun the drop of dew in its golden heart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are not yourself, _cousine_," he observed.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You are not yourself, _cousine_," he observed.
