used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The question was repeated twice before Claire realized that she would have to pull herself together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
Claire
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From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE FAIR MOUSTACHE.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The question was repeated twice before Claire realized that she would have to pull herself together.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
implicitlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/
without doubting or questioning
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE FAIR MOUSTACHE.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
MOUSTACHEnounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE FAIR MOUSTACHE.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The question was repeated twice before Claire realized that she would have to pull herself together.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The question was repeated twice before Claire realized that she would have to pull herself together.
recurring again and again
From this reading The question was repeated twice before Claire realized that she would have to pull herself together.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
not in physical motion
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE FAIR MOUSTACHE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Claire sat there, her mind half on her music and half on the extraordinary conduct of her lover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The question was repeated twice before Claire realized that she would have to pull herself together.
having come into contact
From this reading Some one next to her touched her on the elbow and asked a question as to an item on the programme.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
two times
From this reading The question was repeated twice before Claire realized that she would have to pull herself together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question was repeated twice before Claire realized that she would have to pull herself together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE FAIR MOUSTACHE.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Not that she did not trust him implicitly; but, still, it seemed strange that he should have gone off without explaining the cause of his agitation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The question was repeated twice before Claire realized that she would have to pull herself together.
