used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
anew
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
without doubt or question
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
DurhamnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
any strong feeling
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
figmentnounUS /ˈfɪɡmɪnt/
a contrived or fantastic idea
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
in a free manner
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Nor did he hear again the curious stifled cry which had seemed to ring in his ears the night he arrived.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
veriest
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From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
at the time that
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was constantly on the alert for it, both by night and day, while he was confined to his room and later when he was able to get out on to the verandah.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Although she gave him every attention a sick man required, there was neither look nor word from her to justify him in believing that the memory was of an actual scene.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading REVENGE IS SWEET As the days wore on and Durham won his way back to health, he waited in vain for a token from Mrs. Burke that the memory which persisted so clearly was other than the figment of a dream.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For hours she would be with him, reading to him, talking to him, meeting his glance freely and frankly; but never was there the veriest hint of the emotion he had seen in her eyes on that occasion.
