used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
regarded with admiration
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading For the name carried with it its own suggestion of beauty and of melancholy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For the name carried with it its own suggestion of beauty and of melancholy.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For the name carried with it its own suggestion of beauty and of melancholy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading For the name carried with it its own suggestion of beauty and of melancholy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Sonya Valesky she must remember was her Russian name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sonya Valesky she must remember was her Russian name.
Nona
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From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
on one occasion
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For the name carried with it its own suggestion of beauty and of melancholy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Sonya Valesky she must remember was her Russian name.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sonya Valesky she must remember was her Russian name.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
Sonya
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From this reading Sonya Valesky she must remember was her Russian name.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading For the name carried with it its own suggestion of beauty and of melancholy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
Valesky
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From this reading Sonya Valesky she must remember was her Russian name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sonya Valesky she must remember was her Russian name.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the name carried with it its own suggestion of beauty and of melancholy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A beautiful name and somehow it seemed to fit the personality of the woman whom Nona at once admired and distrusted.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A week went by at the hospital without a decision on the girl's part and without another word from her former friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Out of the Past_ But circumstances afterwards made it impossible for Nona Davis to follow the young Russian officer's advice.
