used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
(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 All his journalistic instincts were now aroused.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now are you quite sure you are not making a mistake?" he asked.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading All his journalistic instincts were now aroused.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Now are you quite sure you are not making a mistake?" he asked.
for the reason that
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Venables regarded the painting with deep interest.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
coins made of gold
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All his journalistic instincts were now aroused.
of great significance or value
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading All his journalistic instincts were now aroused.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Venables regarded the painting with deep interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading All his journalistic instincts were now aroused.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Now are you quite sure you are not making a mistake?" he asked.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "Now are you quite sure you are not making a mistake?" he asked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Now are you quite sure you are not making a mistake?" he asked.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All his journalistic instincts were now aroused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Venables regarded the painting with deep interest.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Now are you quite sure you are not making a mistake?" he asked.
on the contrary
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Venables regarded the painting with deep interest.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Now are you quite sure you are not making a mistake?" he asked.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Venables regarded the painting with deep interest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You have not been misled by some chance likeness, because this is rather an important matter for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
Venables
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From this reading Venables regarded the painting with deep interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appeared to him that he was on the eve of tapping a perfect gold mine of sensational "copy."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All his journalistic instincts were now aroused.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Venables regarded the painting with deep interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now are you quite sure you are not making a mistake?" he asked.
