used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The answer was always the same: "No, there are no letters."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
react verbally
From this reading The answer was always the same: "No, there are no letters."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The answer was always the same: "No, there are no letters."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Every morning I eagerly questioned the hotel clerk.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Every morning I eagerly questioned the hotel clerk.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning I eagerly questioned the hotel clerk.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WINIFRED TELLS HER NAME.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Every morning I eagerly questioned the hotel clerk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
the literary culture
From this reading The answer was always the same: "No, there are no letters."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
and nothing more
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every morning I eagerly questioned the hotel clerk.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WINIFRED TELLS HER NAME.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
Niall
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From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
not any; not one
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
O'Byrne
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From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
on one occasion
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Every morning I eagerly questioned the hotel clerk.
Roderick
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From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The answer was always the same: "No, there are no letters."
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading WINIFRED TELLS HER NAME.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The answer was always the same: "No, there are no letters."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
two times
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
UnhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The answer was always the same: "No, there are no letters."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
WINIFRED
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From this reading WINIFRED TELLS HER NAME.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I met Roderick O'Byrne once or twice; but he merely gave me a distant bow: I had no conversation with him whatever.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Unhappily, the time went by without bringing any news of Niall, and the suspense became almost intolerable.
