move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
anew
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Janet listened to his story with concern and disappointment plainly visible on her face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Janet listened to his story with concern and disappointment plainly visible on her face.
Eric
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From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Janet listened to his story with concern and disappointment plainly visible on her face.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When he had finished she shook her head.
Gordon
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From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had finished she shook her head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When he had finished she shook her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
Janet
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From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
Kilmeny
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From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Janet listened to his story with concern and disappointment plainly visible on her face.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
not any; not one
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Janet listened to his story with concern and disappointment plainly visible on her face.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Janet listened to his story with concern and disappointment plainly visible on her face.
pleadingsnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋz/
plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
express in words
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had finished she shook her head.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading When he had finished she shook her head.
that is looked for
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Janet listened to his story with concern and disappointment plainly visible on her face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The next day Eric sought Kilmeny again and renewed his pleadings, but again in vain.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Janet listened to his story with concern and disappointment plainly visible on her face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
at the time that
From this reading When he was finally compelled to realize that her resolution was not to be shaken, he went in his despair to Janet Gordon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing he could say, no argument which he could advance, was of any avail against her sad determination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Janet listened to his story with concern and disappointment plainly visible on her face.
