used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
(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 days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
allurements
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From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
move towards
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His object was to tempt or provoke the girl to come to him.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
crooningnounUS /ˈkruːnɪŋ/
singing in a soft low tone
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
wanted intensely
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
facetiousadjectiveUS /fəˈsiːʃəs/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
a young female
From this reading His object was to tempt or provoke the girl to come to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His object was to tempt or provoke the girl to come to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
Iskender
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From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
Nesibeh
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From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
not any; not one
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His object was to tempt or provoke the girl to come to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His object was to tempt or provoke the girl to come to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
paint-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading His object was to tempt or provoke the girl to come to him.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
sketch-book
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From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
in the near future
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading His object was to tempt or provoke the girl to come to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He desired an explanation of such queer behaviour, and, having learnt that frankness was of no avail, resorted now to subtlety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His object was to tempt or provoke the girl to come to him.
look attentively
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Left alone, Iskender took up a position in which he could watch the open door of the church without seeming to do so.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading For days past she had withstood all his allurements, taking to her heels at his approach.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then, as soon as he beheld Nesibeh peeping out, he opened his paint-box, laid his sketch-book on his knee, and made believe to set to work in earnest, crooning a facetious song the while, to complete the deception.
