used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
Connie's
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From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading "Do you really?" exclaimed Constance.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you really?" exclaimed Constance.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Do you really?" exclaimed Constance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
hapnounUS /hæp/
an accidental happening
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
It's
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From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
Madalena
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From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
a human being
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Do you really?" exclaimed Constance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TEST Madalena had meant to go out that afternoon, but she changed her mind and stopped at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, I--but you mean you've guessed what has hap----" "It's not guessing, it's _seeing_," answered the Countess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was an effective way she had, as if contact with a person helped her to read the condition of that person's mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you really?" exclaimed Constance.
you've
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From this reading "I know what you've come for," she said, as she kept Connie's hand in hers.
