used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DECISIVE MOMENT.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
DECISIVEadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading A DECISIVE MOMENT.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
at any time
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
a boy or man
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
a particular point in time
From this reading A DECISIVE MOMENT.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
not any; not one
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
by chance
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Could it be possible that she felt any interest in such a creature? that she--might have married him, perhaps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
at the time that
From this reading But when this little adventure was over, it made no difference to the longing and eagerness in the boy’s heart.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, he wanted to see her more than ever, to find out from her who this fellow was, what he had to do with her, why he was seeking her.
