used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was almost a prayer to her to spare him, if she knew it was in vain.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE JOURNEY'S END.
Ballard
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From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
Cleo
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From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading AT THE JOURNEY'S END.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
a young female
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was almost a prayer to her to spare him, if she knew it was in vain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was almost a prayer to her to spare him, if she knew it was in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
JOURNEY'S
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From this reading AT THE JOURNEY'S END.
and nothing more
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading It was almost a prayer to her to spare him, if she knew it was in vain.
not used up
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
refrain from harming
From this reading It was almost a prayer to her to spare him, if she knew it was in vain.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
Takashima
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From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE JOURNEY'S END.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was almost a prayer to her to spare him, if she knew it was in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She knew Takashima had meant to ask her to show in some way, during that time, just what he might expect.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Cleo Ballard could not have told what it was that made her so restless, almost feverish, during those remaining five days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the girl was possessed, during those days, with an almost feverish longing for his companionship and sympathy.
