used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tell me something about your work at the War Office?"
the state of being absent
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tell me something about your work at the War Office?"
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
divisible by two
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I am more interested in people than in events.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
Graham'snounUS /ˈɡreɪəmz/
possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
Holderness
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From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am more interested in people than in events.
inquisitorialadjective
especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I am more interested in people than in events.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
Lutchester
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From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me something about your work at the War Office?"
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
others
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From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
Pamela
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From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I am more interested in people than in events.
by chance
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
a human being
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Tell me something about your work at the War Office?"
in the near future
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
express in words
From this reading Tell me something about your work at the War Office?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pamela and Lutchester, on the other hand, divided their attention between a very excellent luncheon and an even flow of personal, almost inquisitorial conversation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
precisely as stated
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Tell me something about your work at the War Office?"
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Molly Holderness, for whom Graham's absence possessed, perhaps, more significance than the others, relapsed very soon into a strained and anxious silence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Tell me something about your work at the War Office?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will find," Pamela warned her companion almost as they took their places, "that I am a very curious person.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Tell me something about your work at the War Office?"
