used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He continued dreamily: "It was a curious affair that, altogether.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He continued dreamily: "It was a curious affair that, altogether.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He continued dreamily: "It was a curious affair that, altogether.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He continued dreamily: "It was a curious affair that, altogether.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He continued dreamily: "It was a curious affair that, altogether.
true confidential information
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading He continued dreamily: "It was a curious affair that, altogether.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Your father, Mademoiselle, has never understood the true inwardness of it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
a young female
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your father, Mademoiselle, has never understood the true inwardness of it."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
inwardnessnoun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading Your father, Mademoiselle, has never understood the true inwardness of it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He continued dreamily: "It was a curious affair that, altogether.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Your father, Mademoiselle, has never understood the true inwardness of it."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Your father, Mademoiselle, has never understood the true inwardness of it."
not any; not one
From this reading "No?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Your father, Mademoiselle, has never understood the true inwardness of it."
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
cut with a saw
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
sidewaysadverbUS /ˈsaɪdweɪz/
with one side forward or to the front
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he saw the quick sideways glance that the girl shot at him, he pretended not to have done so.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Your father, Mademoiselle, has never understood the true inwardness of it."
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Your father, Mademoiselle, has never understood the true inwardness of it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He continued dreamily: "It was a curious affair that, altogether.
at the time that
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When he asked me for details, for explanations, I said to him thus: 'Without scandal, I have got back for you that which was lost.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your father, Mademoiselle, has never understood the true inwardness of it."
