used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
in addition
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading CONFESSION I stared at Burke in speechless amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Then, how--" I began, and stopped.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONFESSION I stared at Burke in speechless amazement.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Then, how--" I began, and stopped.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading CONFESSION I stared at Burke in speechless amazement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
rid of obstructions
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading CONFESSION I stared at Burke in speechless amazement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
how
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From this reading "Then, how--" I began, and stopped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONFESSION I stared at Burke in speechless amazement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONFESSION I stared at Burke in speechless amazement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
something that is lost
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
and nothing more
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading CONFESSION I stared at Burke in speechless amazement.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading CONFESSION I stared at Burke in speechless amazement.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "Then, how--" I began, and stopped.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
possessing sweep
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
express in words
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then, how--" I began, and stopped.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The tremendous possibilities opened up by this revelation left me bewildered.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If I could not understand, it was only too clear that Burke could not tell me what I wanted to know; for it was also plain that he too was utterly at a loss to account for the circumstance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the wave of joy which suddenly swept over me was unmistakable.
