used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
anew
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'For an hour or so I shall be engaged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'For an hour or so I shall be engaged.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
a female human offspring
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading 'For an hour or so I shall be engaged.
opinion or judgment
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'For an hour or so I shall be engaged.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading 'For an hour or so I shall be engaged.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading 'I have some papers of importance to look over,' said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'I have some papers of importance to look over,' said he.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
being perceived or observed
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
on one occasion
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'For an hour or so I shall be engaged.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading 'I have some papers of importance to look over,' said he.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading 'I have some papers of importance to look over,' said he.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I have some papers of importance to look over,' said he.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'For an hour or so I shall be engaged.
SIBYLLE
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From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'For an hour or so I shall be engaged.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'I have some papers of importance to look over,' said he.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
carry out
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
a just detectable amount
From this reading All trace of his recent anger seemed to have left him as he addressed his daughter, but in spite of his altered tone I noticed that her eyes looked defiance and distrust.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading COUSIN SIBYLLE I could see in my uncle's grim face as he looked at us the keenest satisfaction contending with surprise at this sign of our sudden reconciliation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I can guess that Louis would like to see the old place once again, and I am sure that he could not have a better guide than you, Sibylle, if you will take him over it.'
