used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SARTINES BELIEVES BALSAMO IS A MAGICIAN.
anew
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
(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 The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
BALSAMO
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From this reading SARTINES BELIEVES BALSAMO IS A MAGICIAN.
barbnounUS /bɑːrb/
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
BELIEVESverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading SARTINES BELIEVES BALSAMO IS A MAGICIAN.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
at any time
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
the act of departing
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
haunches
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From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SARTINES BELIEVES BALSAMO IS A MAGICIAN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
MAGICIANnounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading SARTINES BELIEVES BALSAMO IS A MAGICIAN.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
mesmeristnoun
a person who induces hypnosis
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
SARTINES
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From this reading SARTINES BELIEVES BALSAMO IS A MAGICIAN.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Oh, if ever she returns into my power---- ” He made a desperate gesture, as he pulled up the splendid horse short on its haunches.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
at the time that
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
which person or people
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He saw his brothers of the secret society at the mercy of his foes, and the woman who caused all this, through his infatuation for her, going free.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Let me see,” he said, frowning, “is silence a word or a fact? can it do or not do? let me try my will, again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The mesmerist had galloped on the barb through Versailles in a few seconds and a league on the road to Paris when an idea came as comfort in the midst of his misery at the fear that all he did would be too late.
