used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
Anita
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From this reading Should he or should he not risk a visit to Anita?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
divisible by two
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should he or should he not risk a visit to Anita?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
in the recent past
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
go away from a place
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Should he or should he not risk a visit to Anita?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
and nothing more
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Should he or should he not risk a visit to Anita?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Should he or should he not risk a visit to Anita?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
shadowingnounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ.ɪŋ/
An advanced language learning technique where a student repeats speech immediately after hearing it.
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should he or should he not risk a visit to Anita?
simplifyverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/
make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading On the other hand, if he could only see her, how it would simplify everything!
move stealthily
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Should he or should he not risk a visit to Anita?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading A SLIP OF THE TONGUE Cyril spent the night in a state of pitiable indecision.
Trevor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
except if; if not
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Should he or should he not risk a visit to Anita?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading As she distrusted both Guy and Miss Trevor, even if his plot succeeded, she would probably refuse to leave England unless he himself told her that he wished her to do so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the police were shadowing him, it would be fatal, but he had somehow lately acquired the conviction that they were not.
