used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
(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 And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading And, since she bade him hope, hope he would, though every brick in London town became a Pixley set on thwarting him.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And, since she bade him hope, hope he would, though every brick in London town became a Pixley set on thwarting him.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading And, since she bade him hope, hope he would, though every brick in London town became a Pixley set on thwarting him.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
dearly loved
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
Elspeth
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From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
Graeme
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From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
insidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/
beguiling but harmful
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading And, since she bade him hope, hope he would, though every brick in London town became a Pixley set on thwarting him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
not any; not one
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
Pixley
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From this reading And, since she bade him hope, hope he would, though every brick in London town became a Pixley set on thwarting him.
Pixley's
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From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
cut with a saw
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The dear old lady's encouragement, however, deepened and strengthened his hopes, in spite of her insidious hints concerning Mr. Pixley's possible intentions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
thwartingnounUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪŋ/
an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
From this reading And, since she bade him hope, hope he would, though every brick in London town became a Pixley set on thwarting him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And, since she bade him hope, hope he would, though every brick in London town became a Pixley set on thwarting him.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading And so he had never ventured to discuss the matter with Lady Elspeth, and would not have done so that afternoon had she not herself opened it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For she was a shrewd, shrewd woman, and those soft brown eyes of hers saw far and deep.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And, since she was charming to all, Graeme felt that he could base no solid hopes on her gracious treatment of himself, though the quiet recollection of every smallest detail of it would set him all aglow with hope for days after each chance meeting.
