used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
(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 He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was the one woman in the world he loved or ever could love.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Of his own feelings he had no doubt.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
at any time
From this reading She was the one woman in the world he loved or ever could love.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Of his own feelings he had no doubt.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
Grover
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From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
HEART'SnounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was the one woman in the world he loved or ever could love.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She was the one woman in the world he loved or ever could love.
held dear
From this reading She was the one woman in the world he loved or ever could love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
Madeline
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From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
not any; not one
From this reading Of his own feelings he had no doubt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
on one occasion
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was the one woman in the world he loved or ever could love.
and nothing more
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was the one woman in the world he loved or ever could love.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of his own feelings he had no doubt.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
Rufus
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From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had come to very definite conclusions as to the part she had played; but there was a good deal still that wanted explaining, and he was eager to get the riddle solved and his fate determined once for all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was the one woman in the world he loved or ever could love.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She was the one woman in the world he loved or ever could love.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He owed to her not only his life, but all that made life worth living--his faith, his vision of God, his hope of immortality.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading HIS HEART'S DESIRE Rufus made his way to New York with the fixed intention of finding Madeline Grover if that were possible.
