used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Rutile, on the other hand, did not care to attempt to force the other’s confidence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Rutile, on the other hand, did not care to attempt to force the other’s confidence.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Rutile, on the other hand, did not care to attempt to force the other’s confidence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rutile, on the other hand, did not care to attempt to force the other’s confidence.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Dinner over, Rutile excused himself.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Rutile, on the other hand, did not care to attempt to force the other’s confidence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Rutile, on the other hand, did not care to attempt to force the other’s confidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dinner over, Rutile excused himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading So they talked the meal through on indifferent topics.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading So they talked the meal through on indifferent topics.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rutile, on the other hand, did not care to attempt to force the other’s confidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Rutile, on the other hand, did not care to attempt to force the other’s confidence.
other's
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From this reading Rutile, on the other hand, did not care to attempt to force the other’s confidence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dinner over, Rutile excused himself.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
RutilenounUS /ˈruːtil/
a mineral consisting of titanium dioxide in crystalline form; occurs in metamorphic and plutonic rocks and is a major source of titanium
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they talked the meal through on indifferent topics.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading So they talked the meal through on indifferent topics.
express in words
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they talked the meal through on indifferent topics.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So they talked the meal through on indifferent topics.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
Topham
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From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading So they talked the meal through on indifferent topics.
having come into contact
From this reading Topham and Rutile met at dinner that night, but neither touched on the subject that lay nearest the navy officer’s heart.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Topham was slow to tell his feelings at any time, and in this particular instance he wanted to think a little more before he made a confidant of any one.
