used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Nothing is final to us Americans."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Rosecarrel looked at him shrewdly.
for the reason that
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I'm not so sure," Trent cried.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Rosecarrel looked at him shrewdly.
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From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not so sure," Trent cried.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "What you say is preposterous, Mr. Trent, but nevertheless it interests me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing is final to us Americans."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What you say is preposterous, Mr. Trent, but nevertheless it interests me.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lord Rosecarrel looked at him shrewdly.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Rosecarrel looked at him shrewdly.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What you say is preposterous, Mr. Trent, but nevertheless it interests me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What you say is preposterous, Mr. Trent, but nevertheless it interests me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "What you say is preposterous, Mr. Trent, but nevertheless it interests me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not so sure," Trent cried.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is final to us Americans."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading "What you say is preposterous, Mr. Trent, but nevertheless it interests me.
on the contrary
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
Rosecarrel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Rosecarrel looked at him shrewdly.
express in words
From this reading "What you say is preposterous, Mr. Trent, but nevertheless it interests me.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading Lord Rosecarrel looked at him shrewdly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm not so sure," Trent cried.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm not so sure," Trent cried.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading "I'm not so sure," Trent cried.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing is final to us Americans."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What you say is preposterous, Mr. Trent, but nevertheless it interests me.
at the time that
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perhaps because there was a day when I wrote stories of a rather lurid type I can think of half a hundred things that might seem final to you but which would yield to my type of mind.
