used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And at this instant Thorpe entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Valentine collected himself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
without deviation
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
dockingnounUS /ˈdɑːkɪŋ/
the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And at this instant Thorpe entered.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Valentine shouted at him to get that other roll of plans from his room.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Valentine shouted at him to get that other roll of plans from his room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Valentine shouted at him to get that other roll of plans from his room.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Valentine collected himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
I've
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From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
infinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/
time without end
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading And at this instant Thorpe entered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Valentine shouted at him to get that other roll of plans from his room.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Valentine shouted at him to get that other roll of plans from his room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Valentine shouted at him to get that other roll of plans from his room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
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From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Valentine shouted at him to get that other roll of plans from his room.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And at this instant Thorpe entered.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading And at this instant Thorpe entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
having come into contact
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Valentine shouted at him to get that other roll of plans from his room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She could not refuse to look at his plans; in fact, she was not a little touched by the idea that he had taken such an infinity of trouble for her.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," said Thorpe, "directly; but the message has come that the steamer is docking and I've sent for a taxi, sir."
