used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
anew
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
(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 She did not so much as know if Bertie had seen him at all.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not so much as know if Bertie had seen him at all.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She did not so much as know if Bertie had seen him at all.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
Bertie
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From this reading She did not so much as know if Bertie had seen him at all.
Bertie's
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From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
of short duration or distance
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not so much as know if Bertie had seen him at all.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
DowernounUS /daʊr/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
at any time
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
a quick look
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She did not so much as know if Bertie had seen him at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not so much as know if Bertie had seen him at all.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
Lucas'snounUS /ˈluːkəsɪz/
possessive form of “lucas” — United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She did not so much as know if Bertie had seen him at all.
NapnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
swoonedverbUS /swuːnd/
past form of “swoon” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
thornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
thunderousadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərəs/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading They had not met on the previous evening, but Bertie's aspect had been so thunderous ever since he had heard of his return that she had been on thorns lest he should present himself again at the Dower House.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading A FRIENDLY UNDERSTANDING Notwithstanding Lucas's assurance, Dot awaited her husband's coming in undisguised trepidation that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
at the time that
From this reading She had not seen Nap since that brief glimpse of him in the hall when Anne had so nearly swooned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That he would come sooner or later she knew, but she hoped with all her heart that it might not be when Bertie was at home.
