used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
(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 He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
Caius
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From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He was in no hurry to meet her; he hoped little or nothing from the interview, but dreaded it.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "LOVE, I SPEAK TO THY FACE."
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He was in no hurry to meet her; he hoped little or nothing from the interview, but dreaded it.
how
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From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He was in no hurry to meet her; he hoped little or nothing from the interview, but dreaded it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "LOVE, I SPEAK TO THY FACE."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He was in no hurry to meet her; he hoped little or nothing from the interview, but dreaded it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was in no hurry to meet her; he hoped little or nothing from the interview, but dreaded it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was in no hurry to meet her; he hoped little or nothing from the interview, but dreaded it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "LOVE, I SPEAK TO THY FACE."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
Maitre
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From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
come together
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
not any; not one
From this reading He was in no hurry to meet her; he hoped little or nothing from the interview, but dreaded it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was in no hurry to meet her; he hoped little or nothing from the interview, but dreaded it.
O'Shea's
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From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was in no hurry to meet her; he hoped little or nothing from the interview, but dreaded it.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
express in speech
From this reading "LOVE, I SPEAK TO THY FACE."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "LOVE, I SPEAK TO THY FACE."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "LOVE, I SPEAK TO THY FACE."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
in or at the place that
From this reading He did not know exactly what she meant, nor could he guess at all from what point of view concerning himself she had spoken; but the general drift of her meaning appeared to be that he ought not to let Madame Le Maitre know where and how he had seen her the day before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In spite of this, he knew that he could neither be true to himself, nor to the woman he was forced to meet daily, if he made any disguise of the recognition which had occurred.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Caius thought a good deal about the words that O'Shea's wife had said to him.
