used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
anew
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
(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 But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
in addition
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
deem to be
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
recognizable; marked
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
divisible by two
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
on one occasion
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
a special situation
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But all the more for this reason did he believe that he should protect her, even against herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank had the belief in his own judgment which comes to certain people with authority.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
waververbUS /ˈweɪvər/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading However, he did not sleep much, although not once did his conviction that he was doing the right thing waver.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Also, he disliked to suggest to his wife any of the little, ugly, suspicious things of life, which he knew her fine, clean nature would not consider.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A SURPRISE DURING the night Frank decided that he would not argue with Jack again the question which was troubling them both, since it was too painful for discussion.
