used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
Chris
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From this reading Chris was a great help to us just then.
companion's
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From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Chris was a great help to us just then.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Chris was a great help to us just then.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
and nothing more
From this reading Chris was a great help to us just then.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
on one occasion
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
reassurancenounUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/
the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Chris was a great help to us just then.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chris was a great help to us just then.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
the act of testing something
From this reading She made that plain--intentionally, I think--her momentary chagrin at defeat in the trial of strength between us overshadowed completely by her sense of relief and reassurance.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading UNWELCOME VISITORS.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My companion’s interest was stimulated and her curiosity piqued; and our relationship was at once placed upon a footing of personal equality.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
precisely as stated
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading UNWELCOME VISITORS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
willsnounUS /wɪlz/
plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading That contest of wills, followed by my avowal that I was an American, marked another very distinct advance toward a better understanding between us.
