used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A first impression," the Earl continued with a note of annoyance but ill-concealed.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading "A first impression," the Earl continued with a note of annoyance but ill-concealed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
of short duration or distance
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "A first impression," the Earl continued with a note of annoyance but ill-concealed.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
Evelyn
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From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "A first impression," the Earl continued with a note of annoyance but ill-concealed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
ill-concealed
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From this reading "A first impression," the Earl continued with a note of annoyance but ill-concealed.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "A first impression," the Earl continued with a note of annoyance but ill-concealed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
not any; not one
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
a brief written record
From this reading "A first impression," the Earl continued with a note of annoyance but ill-concealed.
OdinnounUS /ˈoʊdən/
(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
SALVATIONnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He interests me, but I do not like him," she replied as frankly.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE PRICE OF SALVATION Evelyn met her father at the breakfast table on the following morning; but their brief conversation in no way enlightened her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A first impression," the Earl continued with a note of annoyance but ill-concealed.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The Earl, indeed, appeared to be entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts, and the few questions he put to her were far from being helpful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have seen my friend, Count Odin," he remarked abruptly, "what is your opinion of him?"
