used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading One was concerned with her appearance.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading One was concerned with her appearance.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading He had to confess that he had not observed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did she wear rings in her ears?
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Did she wear rings in her ears?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
Gil
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From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
a quick look
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One was concerned with her appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
MANUELA
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From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
Manvers
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From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had to confess that he had not observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
on one occasion
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was concerned with her appearance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
Perez
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From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Did she wear rings in her ears?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did she wear rings in her ears?
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 A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had to confess that he had not observed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
two times
From this reading He nodded once or twice, and asked a few questions in the course of the narrative--questions of which Manvers could not immediately see the bearing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was concerned with her appearance.
be dressed in
From this reading Did she wear rings in her ears?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A GLIMPSE OF MANUELA Gil Perez had listened gravely to the tale which his master told him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One was concerned with her appearance.
