used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
a quantity of money
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it hung upon her like a heavy chain.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading But it hung upon her like a heavy chain.
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading More than once she contemplated taking Tommy into her confidence.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading More than once she contemplated taking Tommy into her confidence.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
Everard
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From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
FLAMINGadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
futilitynounUS /fjuːˈtɪləti/
uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But it hung upon her like a heavy chain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But it hung upon her like a heavy chain.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading But it hung upon her like a heavy chain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading More than once she contemplated taking Tommy into her confidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But it hung upon her like a heavy chain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once she contemplated taking Tommy into her confidence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
not any; not one
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once she contemplated taking Tommy into her confidence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
reopenverbUS /riˈoʊpən/
open again or anew
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading More than once she contemplated taking Tommy into her confidence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once she contemplated taking Tommy into her confidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading More than once she contemplated taking Tommy into her confidence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took it with her wherever she went.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She took it with her wherever she went.
in or to any place at all
From this reading She took it with her wherever she went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD The conviction which came upon Stella on that night of chequered starlight was one which no amount of sane reasoning could shake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She made no attempt to reopen the subject with Everard, recognizing fully the futility of such a course; for she had no shadow of proof to support it.
