used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN WHO COULD SAY NO.
absented
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From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
Antonia
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From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She had been very busy since that evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A WOMAN WHO COULD SAY NO.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She had been very busy since that evening.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
Kilrush
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From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
not any; not one
From this reading A WOMAN WHO COULD SAY NO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
express in words
From this reading A WOMAN WHO COULD SAY NO.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had been very busy since that evening.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Kilrush allowed nearly a month to elapse before he reappeared in Rupert Buildings.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading She had, indeed, forgotten the sudden gust of passion that had scared her by a suggestion of strangeness in the friend she had trusted.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had been very busy since that evening.
accept gladly
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
which person or people
From this reading A WOMAN WHO COULD SAY NO.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN WHO COULD SAY NO.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had absented himself in the hope that Antonia would miss his company; and her bright smile of welcome told him that his policy had been wise.
