used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
(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 Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
Haddo's
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From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
hypnoticadjectiveUS /hɪpˈnɑːtɪk/
of or relating to hypnosis
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
libidinousadjective
driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
Margaret's
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From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
and nothing more
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
on one occasion
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
having a point
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
that is looked for
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
Susie
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From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The telegram that Susie had received pointed to a definite scheme on Haddo’s part, and suggested that his sudden illness was but a device to get into the studio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to reason herself into a natural explanation of the events that had happened.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading But though she sought to persuade herself that, in playing a vile trick on her, he had taken a shameful advantage of her pity, she could not look upon him with anger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
whereby
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From this reading Once there, he had used her natural sympathy as a means whereby to exercise his hypnotic power, and all she had seen was merely the creation of his own libidinous fancy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Margaret’s night was disturbed, and next day she was unable to go about her work with her usual tranquillity.
