used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
Brentford
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From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
dainties
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From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each time I recognized a marked improvement in her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Each time I recognized a marked improvement in her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
Lola
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From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Each time I recognized a marked improvement in her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
something you have to do
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
Rayner
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From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Each time I recognized a marked improvement in her.
RICHESnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each time I recognized a marked improvement in her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I had driven to Brentford in a taxi on three occasions to visit Lola, taking her fresh flowers, grapes and other dainties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I felt certain that every movement of mine was being watched, but neither Rayner nor myself could discover any one spying upon us.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
at the time that
From this reading THE ROAD OF RICHES When my doctor first allowed me forth on foot it was fully a week later.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had always flattered myself that nobody could keep observation upon me without I detected them, and I certainly felt considerable chagrin at my present helplessness.
