used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She answered me with a smile of strange intelligence.
antithesisnounUS /ænˈtɪθəsəs/
exact opposite
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
cannot
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From this reading I fancied-- "We cannot recover the past," said she, interrupting my thoughts; "no, no, no!
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading I fancied there was sadness in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I fancied there was sadness in it.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading She answered me with a smile of strange intelligence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading I fancied-- "We cannot recover the past," said she, interrupting my thoughts; "no, no, no!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I fancied there was sadness in it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She answered me with a smile of strange intelligence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I fancied-- "We cannot recover the past," said she, interrupting my thoughts; "no, no, no!
not any; not one
From this reading I fancied-- "We cannot recover the past," said she, interrupting my thoughts; "no, no, no!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
and nothing more
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I fancied-- "We cannot recover the past," said she, interrupting my thoughts; "no, no, no!
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading I fancied-- "We cannot recover the past," said she, interrupting my thoughts; "no, no, no!
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading I fancied there was sadness in it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
Senoritanoun
a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English “Miss”
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She answered me with a smile of strange intelligence.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She answered me with a smile of strange intelligence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She answered me with a smile of strange intelligence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
in or at that place or location
From this reading I fancied there was sadness in it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I fancied-- "We cannot recover the past," said she, interrupting my thoughts; "no, no, no!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was this real, or only a seeming? the prelude to some abrupt antithesis? some fresh outburst of satire?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I fancied-- "We cannot recover the past," said she, interrupting my thoughts; "no, no, no!
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She answered me with a smile of strange intelligence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Senorita!" said I, "the hypothesis, whether true or false, can have but little interest for you."
