used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
Alderson
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From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
Blythe
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From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
put on clothes
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
Evelyn
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From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
set up or found
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
INQUISITIONnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
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 A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
not any; not one
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
sponging
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From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A TASTE OF THE INQUISITION It could have been no more than five minutes after I left her that Evelyn followed me to the upper deck saloon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
which person or people
From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
won't
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From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Without looking at me she went straight to Blythe, who was sponging the wrist of Alderson.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet in the interval her nimble fingers had found time to garb her in a simple blue princess dress she had found near to her hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll let me help, won't you?" she asked, with such sweet simplicity that I fell fathoms deeper in love.
