used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I went at once to his quarters, as had been my habit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I went at once to his quarters, as had been my habit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
DianounUS /ˈdiːə/
an intelligence agency of the United States in the Department of Defense; is responsible for providing intelligence in support of military planning and operations and weapons acquisition
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
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 The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
a quick look
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
an established custom
From this reading I went at once to his quarters, as had been my habit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
HidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I went at once to his quarters, as had been my habit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
not any; not one
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
on one occasion
From this reading I went at once to his quarters, as had been my habit.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
RasnounUS /ræs/
the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
a strong line
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
in the near future
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
that is looked for
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
suspicioned
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From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
Thavas
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From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The following morning as I emerged from my quarters I caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure in a nearby corridor and from then on for a long time I had further evidence that Ras Thavas suspicioned me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I went at once to his quarters, as had been my habit.
Valla
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From this reading He seemed restless, but he gave me no hint that he held any assurance that I had been responsible for the disappearance of Valla Dia, and I think that he was far from positive of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went at once to his quarters, as had been my habit.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In so far as I could know I reached my apartment without detection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hiding my rope where I was sure it would not be discovered, I sought my sleeping silks and furs and was soon asleep.
