used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
ANETH
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From this reading ANETH SURRENDERS.
Aneth's
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From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was a woman of strong character and shrewd judgment.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
Everingham
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From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
a young female
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
how
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From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was a woman of strong character and shrewd judgment.
Kāra
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From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
Kāra's
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From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
and nothing more
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was a woman of strong character and shrewd judgment.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was a woman of strong character and shrewd judgment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
SURRENDERSnounUS /sərˈendərz/
plural of “surrender” — acceptance of despair
From this reading ANETH SURRENDERS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
hard to endure
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Kāra went straight to Aneth’s apartments, insisting that he must see her.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The girl was much distressed by this sudden visit, and, thinking that the Egyptian wished merely to renew his protestations and appeals, tried hard to evade the ordeal of an interview.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was a woman of strong character and shrewd judgment.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs. Everingham was with her at the time, and in her perplexity Aneth confided to her in a few brief words Kāra’s infatuation, and asked her advice how to act under such trying circumstances.
