used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
(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 Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
Corbario
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From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Regina stood still a moment, reflecting on the dangerous situation.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
to come or go into
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
the act of departing
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
engage in
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
a particular point in time
From this reading Regina stood still a moment, reflecting on the dangerous situation.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
and nothing more
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
by chance
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
by chance
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Regina stood still a moment, reflecting on the dangerous situation.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
Settimia
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From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
Settimia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Regina stood still a moment, reflecting on the dangerous situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
not in physical motion
From this reading Regina stood still a moment, reflecting on the dangerous situation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Regina stood still a moment, reflecting on the dangerous situation.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
carry out
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
except if; if not
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
precisely as stated
From this reading In a flash it seemed to her that since Corbario was in the house, he might very possibly enter suddenly and take Settimia's defence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a single movement Regina was on her feet, for she had been taken by surprise, and her first instinct was to be ready for some new and unsuspected danger.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Regina was not afraid of him, but she was only a woman after all, and Corbario was not a man to stop at trifles.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was very likely armed, and would perhaps shoot her, in order to make good his escape with Settimia, unless, as was quite probable, he killed his old accomplice too, before leaving the room.
