used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
a state at a particular time
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
Dorothy
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From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
how
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From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
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 Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
immediately past
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
non-appearance
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From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
on one occasion
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
Pasmore
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From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
Pasmore's
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From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
get by special effort
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
believed likely
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, Pasmore knew that his guards had only consented to the exchange on condition that he was handed over to the bloodthirsty crew on the morrow!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
hard to endure
From this reading As for Dorothy, she realised at last how she had been trying to keep the truth from herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RETREAT There was a dead silence for about thirty seconds after the half-breed had revealed the truth regarding Pasmore's non-appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She thought of how she had almost resented the fact of Pasmore having more than once faced death in order to secure the safety of her father and herself, although the man was modesty itself and made it appear as if it were only a matter of duty.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Douglas wondered why he had not suspected the real state of affairs before.
