used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes--but there was something else.”
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
else
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From this reading “Yes--but there was something else.”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wanted to thank you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
immediately past
From this reading “Why did you send for me last night?” he prompted.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why did you send for me last night?” he prompted.
come together
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Why did you send for me last night?” he prompted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading “Why did you send for me last night?” he prompted.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
Rémond
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From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
the act of searching for something
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
Selden
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From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Why did you send for me last night?” he prompted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Yes--but there was something else.”
express in speech
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
starting-point
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From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “I wanted to thank you.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Yes--but there was something else.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
unravelling
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From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “I wanted to thank you.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not suspect that, realizing her moment was at hand, she was gathering her forces to meet it and casting a final glance over her plan of campaign.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COUNTESS IN ACTION For a moment the Countess Rémond did not speak, and Selden could see that her thoughts were turned inward, as though seeking some starting-point, some end to get hold of in the unravelling of a tangled web.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why did you send for me last night?” he prompted.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes--but there was something else.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why did you send for me last night?” he prompted.
