used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading AFRAID TO ANSWER.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
react verbally
From this reading AFRAID TO ANSWER.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
Ballards
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From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
Cleo
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From this reading Still Cleo had not given Takashima the promised answer.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
made afraid
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Still Cleo had not given Takashima the promised answer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
for more time
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still Cleo had not given Takashima the promised answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Still Cleo had not given Takashima the promised answer.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still Cleo had not given Takashima the promised answer.
Takashima
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From this reading Still Cleo had not given Takashima the promised answer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Moreover, there was a certain assured, determined look always about his face which frightened her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFRAID TO ANSWER.
TokyonounUS /ˈtoʊkioʊ/
the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was over ten days since the Ballards had arrived in Tokyo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not that she any longer hesitated for the sake of any sentiment she might have had for him, which was the case on the steamer, but that, having led him on to believe in her, she had not the courage to let him know the truth.
