used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
anew
From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
(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 Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
a quantity of money
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
divisible by two
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
execrableadjectiveUS /ˌeɡˈzekrəbəl/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
Fischer'snounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
possessive form of “fischer” — German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945)
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
GLOCKEN
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From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
destroyed or killed
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
HuenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
make-upnounUS /ˈmeɪkʌp/
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
Nessa
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From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
not any; not one
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
posternounUS /ˈpoʊstər/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
rackingadjectiveUS /ˈrækɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But this did not allay her agitation; and after we reached the house, there was no opportunity for further discussion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FARMER GLOCKEN AGAIN This "Hue and Cry" poster alarmed Nessa intensely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
a source of difficulty
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
precisely as stated
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her fears were all on my account, however; and so far as concerned herself, she did not even then seem to regret that her chance to cross the frontier had been missed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading We both realized that the consequences might be very serious; and after she had gone to bed, I sat racking my wits over the perplexing problem.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As we hurried to Fischer's I tried to reassure her that the trouble was not so serious as it looked at first blush; for the reason that the photograph of her was so good that no one would recognize her in her present make-up, while mine was execrable enough to amount to a positive disguise.
