used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNTERMINE.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Curumilla had not come back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Curumilla had not come back.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
COUNTERMINEverb
destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading A COUNTERMINE.
Curumilla
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From this reading Curumilla had not come back.
Cæsar
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From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
the act of departing
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
not any; not one
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
express in words
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
Tadeo
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From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
Trangoil-Lanec
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From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading He was the more anxious to depart in that Valentine, his dog Cæsar, and Trangoil-Lanec had been absent three days, and no tidings had been received.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whether it was owing to his ardent desire to commence his researches, or to the goodness of his condition, we will not say; but on the eve of the day fixed for the departure he was quite on the alert, and told Don Tadeo he was ready to start whenever he pleased.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading As Trangoil-Lanec had predicted, Louis recovered from the effects of his wounds with surprising rapidity.
