used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "It is absurd," she declared.
advisesverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading I shall be guided largely by what Deane advises."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I shall be guided largely by what Deane advises."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
carefully weighed
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
Deane
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From this reading I shall be guided largely by what Deane advises."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "It is absurd," she declared.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading I shall be guided largely by what Deane advises."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is absurd," she declared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading I shall be guided largely by what Deane advises."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
the force of workers available
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall be guided largely by what Deane advises."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is absurd," she declared.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Not if I can help it," he answered, "but there are many things to be considered.
in the direction of
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
the act of using
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I shall be guided largely by what Deane advises."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading A QUESTION OF COURAGE Stella turned towards him with a slight frown upon her forehead.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean, Norris, then, that after all you will not use your power over these men, that you will let them go free?"
