used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The air is becoming cold.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The air is becoming cold.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do wrong to sit here inactive.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "'Ye gods, I grow a talker.'
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "'Ye gods, I grow a talker.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I do wrong to sit here inactive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'Ye gods, I grow a talker.'
IDRIS
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From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading I do wrong to sit here inactive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air is becoming cold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
Lorelie
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From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
not any; not one
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
be seated
From this reading I do wrong to sit here inactive.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
talkernounUS /ˈtɔːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "'Ye gods, I grow a talker.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IDRIS MEETS A RIVAL Observing a shiver on the part of Lorelie, due to the chilly air, Idris rose to put into effect a plan that had suddenly occurred to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Charming as the situation was to himself, he had no wish to prolong it at the expense of discomfort to his companion.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I do wrong to sit here inactive.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "'Ye gods, I grow a talker.'
