used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
anew
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
ArrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
at any time
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Today he looked more wretched than stupid.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Today he looked more wretched than stupid.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Today he looked more wretched than stupid.
Nona
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From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
rimmedadjectiveUS /rɪmd/
having a rim or a rim of a specified kind
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
Sonya
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From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Today he looked more wretched than stupid.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Today he looked more wretched than stupid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Today he looked more wretched than stupid.
Valesky
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From this reading But on this occasion Sonya Valesky did not open the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
in or at the place that
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instead it was opened by the old peasant man whom Nona had seen before.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading _The Arrest_ Five days later Nona Davis went again to the little wooden house, where, to her surprise, she had previously discovered a former acquaintance.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Today he looked more wretched than stupid.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading His little black eyes were red rimmed, his sallow skin more wrinkled than ever.
