used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he overcame the impulsion, and waited to face what might be a danger the more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
ClaudiusnounUS /ˈklɔːdiəs/
Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But he overcame the impulsion, and waited to face what might be a danger the more.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE STAR IS DEAD LONG LIVE THE STAR!
divisible by two
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But he overcame the impulsion, and waited to face what might be a danger the more.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
impulsionnoun
a force that moves something along
From this reading But he overcame the impulsion, and waited to face what might be a danger the more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STAR IS DEAD LONG LIVE THE STAR!
conformity or harmony
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE STAR IS DEAD LONG LIVE THE STAR!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE STAR IS DEAD LONG LIVE THE STAR!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he overcame the impulsion, and waited to face what might be a danger the more.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
others
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From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading But he overcame the impulsion, and waited to face what might be a danger the more.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
premonitionnounUS /preməˈnɪʃən/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
self-preservationnoun
preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE STAR IS DEAD LONG LIVE THE STAR!
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Claudius had a premonition that he ought to go out and kill the few minutes in strolling the streets, before keeping the appointment, even at the risk of being questioned by the police.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STAR IS DEAD LONG LIVE THE STAR!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By listening to others and observing them, man obtains the material for self-preservation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
venturesomeadjectiveUS /ˈventʃərsəm/
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But he overcame the impulsion, and waited to face what might be a danger the more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he overcame the impulsion, and waited to face what might be a danger the more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Evidently this star of the minor stage was a woman to be avoided; a rising light which might scar the sight and burn the fingers of too venturesome an admirer.
