used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
anew
From this reading “Do you think it is easy to find the track to the goal again?” asked Jenny.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you think it is easy to find the track to the goal again?” asked Jenny.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think it is easy to find the track to the goal again?” asked Jenny.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “Do you think it is easy to find the track to the goal again?” asked Jenny.
one or the other of two
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Do you think it is easy to find the track to the goal again?” asked Jenny.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
Gunnar
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From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Do you think it is easy to find the track to the goal again?” asked Jenny.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
recurring again and again
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
not in physical motion
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think it is easy to find the track to the goal again?” asked Jenny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do you think it is easy to find the track to the goal again?” asked Jenny.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Jenny said nothing—and Gunnar repeated: “That the same goal is still on the same track.”
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “No, but ought one not to try?” he said, almost in a childish way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But what goal did I have at all?” she said, with sudden vehemence.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “I wanted to live in such a way that I need never be ashamed of myself either as a woman or as an artist.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think it is easy to find the track to the goal again?” asked Jenny.
