used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
AwfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He talked by signs with the hairless one whom he called Towahg.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He talked by signs with the hairless one whom he called Towahg.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading It was the sound the other made as he struck upon his chest.
Chet
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From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
DumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
set up or found
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
hairlessadjectiveUS /ˈherləs/
having no hair or fur
From this reading He talked by signs with the hairless one whom he called Towahg.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
Harkness
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From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
be the source of pain
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was the sound the other made as he struck upon his chest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He talked by signs with the hairless one whom he called Towahg.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He talked by signs with the hairless one whom he called Towahg.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was the sound the other made as he struck upon his chest.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
not in physical motion
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was the sound the other made as he struck upon his chest.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked by signs with the hairless one whom he called Towahg.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
Towahg
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From this reading He talked by signs with the hairless one whom he called Towahg.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was the sound the other made as he struck upon his chest.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading And Harkness tried to still the hurt in his heart, and he told himself that it was her happiness be wanted more than his; that if she found greater pleasure in having Chet near, then his love was unworthy if it placed itself as a bar to that other happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He talked by signs with the hairless one whom he called Towahg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He talked by signs with the hairless one whom he called Towahg.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "_But Awfully Dumb...._" Harkness would never forget the helpless body in his arms, nor the tender look that came slowly to the opened eyes that gazed so steadily into his.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet it was Chet that she seemed to want for the thousand little services during the week that followed.
