10
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From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
quickly and without warning
From this reading This change was due to a tiny gleam which flashed abruptly through the darkness.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
ATLANTICnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Was it a sign set up by one person with the object of guiding the steps of another?
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading This change was due to a tiny gleam which flashed abruptly through the darkness.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading This change was due to a tiny gleam which flashed abruptly through the darkness.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This change was due to a tiny gleam which flashed abruptly through the darkness.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading This change was due to a tiny gleam which flashed abruptly through the darkness.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading This change was due to a tiny gleam which flashed abruptly through the darkness.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading Was it a sign set up by one person with the object of guiding the steps of another?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it a sign set up by one person with the object of guiding the steps of another?
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Was it a sign set up by one person with the object of guiding the steps of another?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
a human being
From this reading Was it a sign set up by one person with the object of guiding the steps of another?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Was it a sign set up by one person with the object of guiding the steps of another?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Was it a sign set up by one person with the object of guiding the steps of another?
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Was it a sign set up by one person with the object of guiding the steps of another?
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading She suddenly realized the fact, a simple matter enough, that the arrow denoted a direction and that the number 10 must be the tenth of a series of numbers which marked a course leading from one fixed point to another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This change was due to a tiny gleam which flashed abruptly through the darkness.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This change was due to a tiny gleam which flashed abruptly through the darkness.
very small
From this reading This change was due to a tiny gleam which flashed abruptly through the darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
Veronique's
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From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE ATLANTIC Veronique's state of mind underwent a sudden alteration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even as she had fled resolutely from the threat of danger that seemed to loom up before her from the evil past, so she was now determined to pursue to the end the dread road which was opening before her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Was it a sign set up by one person with the object of guiding the steps of another?
