used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I stood for a second silent, irresolute.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
in addition
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
Cyril's
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From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
DAGGERnounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
enactingverbUS /eˈnæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I stood for a second silent, irresolute.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading I stood for a second silent, irresolute.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The match went out.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
on one occasion
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The match went out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I stood for a second silent, irresolute.
SHEATHnounUS /ʃiːθ/
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading I stood for a second silent, irresolute.
term of address for a man
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood for a second silent, irresolute.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
express a supposition
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
hard to endure
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
two times
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The match went out.
at the time that
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE SHEATH OF THE DAGGER That was one of those supremely trying moments which occur, I suppose, once or twice in the lives of most men, when events demand to be fully explained while time will on no account permit of the explanation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I felt that I must know at once the reason and purpose of Sir Cyril's presence with me in the underground chamber, and that I could do nothing further until I had such knowledge.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet I also felt that explanations must inevitably wait until the scene enacting above us was over.
