used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
divisible by two
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
at any time
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her fear was that he might judge her hastily and harshly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading Her fear was that he might judge her hastily and harshly.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Her fear was that he might judge her hastily and harshly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
how
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From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Her fear was that he might judge her hastily and harshly.
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 He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her fear was that he might judge her hastily and harshly.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ah, how could she have such an apprehension so far as he was concerned?
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible that he could even for a moment have entertained a thought except of sympathy in regard to her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He saw the appealing look upon her face, and he knew that he had never seen so pitiful an expression before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her fear was that he might judge her hastily and harshly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He forgot while he looked into her face that there had ever been in his heart any thought of bitterness against her.
