used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That seems a simple enough proposition, does it not?
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The situation was as yet uneasy but not alarming.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The situation was as yet uneasy but not alarming.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The situation was as yet uneasy but not alarming.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
DarrownounUS /ˈderoʊ/
United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That seems a simple enough proposition, does it not?
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That seems a simple enough proposition, does it not?
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
obtain
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That seems a simple enough proposition, does it not?
immediately past
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
a particular point in time
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The situation was as yet uneasy but not alarming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading That seems a simple enough proposition, does it not?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That seems a simple enough proposition, does it not?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading That seems a simple enough proposition, does it not?
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation was as yet uneasy but not alarming.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The situation was as yet uneasy but not alarming.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The situation was as yet uneasy but not alarming.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The situation was as yet uneasy but not alarming.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I became convinced at last that I should in some way warn Percy Darrow.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One evening I overheard the beginning of an absurd plot to gain entrance to the Valley--that was as far as detail went.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
but in spite of that
From this reading The situation was as yet uneasy but not alarming.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But if you will stop to think one moment of the difficulties of my position, you will see that it was not as easy as at first it appears.
