used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
acrimoniousadjectiveUS /ˌækrəˈmoʊniəs/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Besides, he was an adventurer, and it was natural that he should make terms.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides, he was an adventurer, and it was natural that he should make terms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he was an adventurer, and it was natural that he should make terms.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
at any time
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
how
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From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, he was an adventurer, and it was natural that he should make terms.
Juanna
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From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
engage in
From this reading Besides, he was an adventurer, and it was natural that he should make terms.
MISUNDERSTANDINGSnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Besides, he was an adventurer, and it was natural that he should make terms.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Besides, he was an adventurer, and it was natural that he should make terms.
Soa
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From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Besides, he was an adventurer, and it was natural that he should make terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her pride was offended; but, after all, how could he know?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MISUNDERSTANDINGS For some days after the acrimonious conversation that has been reported, the relations between Leonard and Juanna were not a little strained, although the necessities of travel brought them into continual contact.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both felt that they had cause of complaint against the other, and both were at heart somewhat ashamed of the part which they had played.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leonard regretted ever having made the agreement with Soa, and Juanna, now that she had cooled down a little, regretted having spoken as she did upon the subject.
