used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had not been appealing, beguiling, endearing, like a child.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading He had not been appealing, beguiling, endearing, like a child.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
beguilingadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading He had not been appealing, beguiling, endearing, like a child.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
Charlie
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From this reading Dear, good Charlie!
a young person of either sex
From this reading He had not been appealing, beguiling, endearing, like a child.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
dearly loved
From this reading Dear, good Charlie!
endearingadjectiveUS /enˈdiːrɪŋ/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading He had not been appealing, beguiling, endearing, like a child.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dear, good Charlie!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had not been appealing, beguiling, endearing, like a child.
long-conquered
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From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
loveableadjective
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
engage in
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
push forcefully
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not been quite boyish enough to justify his lightness and make it loveable.
a source of difficulty
From this reading That had been the final fundamental trouble in their mistaken marriage; she had not been able to mother him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet--was it possible that something of the old long-conquered exasperation could still, at this hour, thrust itself into her memories?
