used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the whole affair was a puzzle at which I could but vaguely guess.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
(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 I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Monastery was as dark and lifeless as ever.
Asta
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From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the whole affair was a puzzle at which I could but vaguely guess.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the whole affair was a puzzle at which I could but vaguely guess.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The Monastery was as dark and lifeless as ever.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
at any time
From this reading The Monastery was as dark and lifeless as ever.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading But the whole affair was a puzzle at which I could but vaguely guess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading The Monastery was as dark and lifeless as ever.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading The Monastery was as dark and lifeless as ever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading But the whole affair was a puzzle at which I could but vaguely guess.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading But the whole affair was a puzzle at which I could but vaguely guess.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
von
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From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Monastery was as dark and lifeless as ever.
look attentively
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the whole affair was a puzzle at which I could but vaguely guess.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But the whole affair was a puzzle at which I could but vaguely guess.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It seemed almost as though there were some reason for sparing her life, or why had a false report of her death been spread.
Winterstein
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From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I SHOOT WITH THE COUNT I resumed my watch that night, but all my vigilance and patience were without result.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading There was no more digging in the wood; for that I was thankful, since now there seemed a good chance that Asta von Winterstein was alive.
