used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
Almvik
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From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
in addition
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
deem to be
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Fourteen days elapsed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
dissemblernoun
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Fourteen days elapsed.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
the organ of sight
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
FourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Fourteen days elapsed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
Gottlieb
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From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
Magde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
NannanounUS /ˈnænə/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
not any; not one
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had never entered the mind of any one of the inmates of the cottage to consider him a dangerous guest.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
in the near future
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUANT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
TRUANTnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading THE TRUANT.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Gottlieb had fully learned the road from Almvik to the cottage in the valley.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
which person or people
From this reading Magde, who possessed a quick eye, soon discovered that Nanna was the cause of his visits; but she also perceived that Gottlieb was no dissembler.
