used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
Brudenell
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From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
make calm or still
From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
the first light of day
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
at any time
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
Jessie
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From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
Kars
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From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
landmarknounUS /ˈlændmɑːrk/
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
go away from a place
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
magicallyadverbUS /ˈmædʒɪkəli/
in a magical manner
From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
McTavish
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From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
passionlessadjective
not passionate
From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
succornounUS /ˈsʌkər/
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading For Murray McTavish it was as though every fear that had ever haunted him from the rivalry of John Kars had suddenly been translated into concrete form.
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading For Jessie the hero of all her dreams had magically responded to her unspoken appeal for succor.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN It was a moment of intensity such as rarely fails to leave a landmark in the lives of those concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John Kars felt something approaching elation at the unerring instinct which had prompted his visit to the Fort on the instant of arrival.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bill Brudenell looked on as usual with eyes calm in their passionless wisdom.
