used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another hour, and we shall be on our way.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another hour, and we shall be on our way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be patient a little longer, my dearest girl.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "Be patient a little longer, my dearest girl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
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 Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
a young female
From this reading "Be patient a little longer, my dearest girl.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Another hour, and we shall be on our way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Be patient a little longer, my dearest girl.
for more time
From this reading "Be patient a little longer, my dearest girl.
a particular point in time
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
not any; not one
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
on one occasion
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
and nothing more
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Another hour, and we shall be on our way.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "Be patient a little longer, my dearest girl.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
Ravenspur
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From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Another hour, and we shall be on our way.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
express in words
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Another hour, and we shall be on our way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
at the time that
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If the secret were only my own I would not hesitate a moment," Walter said.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Once we are on board the yacht there will be no occasion for further secrecy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am quite sure that Ravenspur will tell you when the proper time comes.
