used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
anew
From this reading And Pryde was again the victim of restlessness and uncertainty.
(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 Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading With the next daylight, dread and anxiety reasserted themselves.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
Curzon
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From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading With the next daylight, dread and anxiety reasserted themselves.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading With the next daylight, dread and anxiety reasserted themselves.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
a particular point in time
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
nearnessnoun
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading With the next daylight, dread and anxiety reasserted themselves.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
on one occasion
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
Pryde
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From this reading And Pryde was again the victim of restlessness and uncertainty.
reassertedverbUS /ˌriːəˈsɜːrtɪd/
past form of “reassert” — strengthen or make more firm
From this reading With the next daylight, dread and anxiety reasserted themselves.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading And Pryde was again the victim of restlessness and uncertainty.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the next daylight, dread and anxiety reasserted themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading With the next daylight, dread and anxiety reasserted themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading And Pryde was again the victim of restlessness and uncertainty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading And Pryde was again the victim of restlessness and uncertainty.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Of course any feeling of security built upon so slight foundation, and concerning a matter of such paramount and vital moment, could but be transient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Pryde was again the victim of restlessness and uncertainty.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Helen’s presence, her nearness to the library all the time, and her actual occupation of it whenever she chose, disconcerted him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the next daylight, dread and anxiety reasserted themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He hoped that she would go back to Curzon Street almost at once.
