used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
(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 The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading All he knew was that the face was that of a man, and this was quite enough to make him madly jealous.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
a young female
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All he knew was that the face was that of a man, and this was quite enough to make him madly jealous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading All he knew was that the face was that of a man, and this was quite enough to make him madly jealous.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All he knew was that the face was that of a man, and this was quite enough to make him madly jealous.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading All he knew was that the face was that of a man, and this was quite enough to make him madly jealous.
engage in
From this reading All he knew was that the face was that of a man, and this was quite enough to make him madly jealous.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All he knew was that the face was that of a man, and this was quite enough to make him madly jealous.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
and nothing more
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And in this he was perfectly right.
a human being
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading All he knew was that the face was that of a man, and this was quite enough to make him madly jealous.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And in this he was perfectly right.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
Saphir
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From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
cut with a saw
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All he knew was that the face was that of a man, and this was quite enough to make him madly jealous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And in this he was perfectly right.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
at the time that
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
which person or people
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As usual, he was engaged in looking at the girl, when suddenly he thought he saw a second mirror reflected in the first, exactly like his own, and with the same power.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now it was not difficult for Saphir to guess the reason of the change in her, nor why the new mirror was consulted so often; but try as he would he could never see the face of the person who was reflected in it, for the young girl’s figure always came between.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl had only possessed it for a short time, and neglected all her duties for the sake of the mirror.
