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From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
a cherished desire
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
Blakeney
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From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
Chauvelin
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From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
gotten under control
From this reading Some of his first words to her contained a veiled menace.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
dictatorialadjectiveUS /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
of or characteristic of a dictator
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
without deviation
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Some of his first words to her contained a veiled menace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Some of his first words to her contained a veiled menace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
as might be expected
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
not any; not one
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
Pimpernelnoun
European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
ScarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
term of address for a man
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of his first words to her contained a veiled menace.
express in speech
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
Theresia
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From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TERROR OR AMBITION §1 Chauvelin had sufficiently recovered from the emotions of the past half-hour to speak coolly and naturally to Theresia.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Some of his first words to her contained a veiled menace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly his attitude was a more dictatorial one than it had been before.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he knew that she had waylaid Sir Percy Blakeney on the stairs or no, she could not conjecture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He made no reference to his interview with the Scarlet Pimpernel, nor did he question her directly as to whether she had overheard what passed between them.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Some of his first words to her contained a veiled menace.
