used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
give a description of
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you think of it, Justin?"--turning to me.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
DumasnounUS /ˈduːməz/
French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
FORGINGnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒɪŋ/
shaping metal by heating and hammering
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What do you think of it, Justin?"--turning to me.
Justin
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From this reading What do you think of it, Justin?"--turning to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What do you think of it, Justin?"--turning to me.
MemoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/
saved from the bondage of sin
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, it does not account for much after one has read Dumas' _Memoirs of a Physician_."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What do you think of it, Justin?"--turning to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Certainly there is enough romance and mystery in your story to satisfy any one.
male cat
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading What do you think of it, Justin?"--turning to me.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you think of it, Justin?"--turning to me.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Mr. Voltaire used the word 'imagination' in his story," I replied, "and I think it would describe it very well.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CHRISTMAS NIGHT--THE FORGING OF THE CHAIN "You have more than redeemed your promise, Voltaire," said Tom Temple, after a silence that was almost painful.
