used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
BremennounUS /ˈbremən/
a city of northwestern Germany linked by the Weser River to the port of Bremerhaven and the North Sea; in the Middle Ages it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
CATECHISES
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From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
ceremoniouslyadverb
in a ceremonious manner
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
command with authority
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
a young female
From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
engage in
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
by chance
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
Rizzio
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From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
express in speech
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
STROMBERG
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From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
a special situation
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
create by training and teaching
From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
VON
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From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
(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 He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was still ceremoniously polite and inclined to conversation, but now, thoroughly realizing the danger which faced her as well as Cyril, Doris had decided upon a policy of silence.
Windenberg
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From this reading VON STROMBERG CATECHISES To the girl the way from Bremen to Windenberg seemed interminable.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Of one thing she was certain, that nothing could make her speak if she did not think it wise to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She shared with John Rizzio a private compartment in the train.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would wait until she learned what they required of her and then perhaps some instinct or inspiration would direct her.
