used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
(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 Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
almost-open
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From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
in addition
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two more days passed, and then Sên came.
move towards
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two more days passed, and then Sên came.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two more days passed, and then Sên came.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
divisible by two
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
at any time
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
a young female
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
not accessible to view
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
IvynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
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 He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two more days passed, and then Sên came.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
as might be expected
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
not any; not one
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two more days passed, and then Sên came.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
rapprochementnounUS /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
self-in-hand
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From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
Sên
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From this reading Two more days passed, and then Sên came.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Two more days passed, and then Sên came.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He knew the signs of open and almost-open infatuation; these signs had been hurled at him too hard and too persistently not to have driven their flagrant message in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two more days passed, and then Sên came.
unexaggerated
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From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the signs of a rapprochement that gave no sign and offered or asked no approach were hidden from his sharp eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ivy met him gaily, bearing herself so naturally, her gaiety so unexaggerated, that she almost deceived herself and must have deceived him completely, if it ever had entered his head that she cared for him at all beyond friendliness—which it never had.
which person or people
From this reading And the warming inclination of an essentially modest girl, who also was both proud and self-in-hand, showed not at all to Sên, who not only was not vain, but even was modest.
