used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He had not been allowed to see her.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had been at Orchid Lodge for three days.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading No one was aware of his special reason for wanting to see her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been allowed to see her.
childhood's
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From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She had been at Orchid Lodge for three days.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
divisible by two
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been at Orchid Lodge for three days.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
a young female
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not been allowed to see her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not been allowed to see her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not been allowed to see her.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one was aware of his special reason for wanting to see her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading She had been at Orchid Lodge for three days.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
not any; not one
From this reading No one was aware of his special reason for wanting to see her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been allowed to see her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one was aware of his special reason for wanting to see her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one was aware of his special reason for wanting to see her.
OrchidnounUS /ˈɔːrkəd/
any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading She had been at Orchid Lodge for three days.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No one was aware of his special reason for wanting to see her.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had not been allowed to see her.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been at Orchid Lodge for three days.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading No one was aware of his special reason for wanting to see her.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading His thoughtfulness in making inquiries and in sending flowers was attributed to his remembrance of their childhood’s friendship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had been at Orchid Lodge for three days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not been allowed to see her.
nonexistent
From this reading No one was aware of his special reason for wanting to see her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one was aware of his special reason for wanting to see her.
belonging to which person
From this reading Not even to his mother had he let fall a hint that Desire was the girl for whose sake he had stayed in America.
