used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
BangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
diffidentlyadverb
in a diffident manner
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
dreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
the state or fact of existing
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Felix's
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From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
a young female
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
engage in
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
perturbingadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
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make a strenuous or labored effort
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status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
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precisely as stated
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Very diffidently, after having made futile inquires at other newspapers during the week, he went one afternoon to present the letter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in the course of a few weeks it began to seem as if she were right.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Felix’s other letter of introduction was to Mr. Clive Bangs, editorial writer on the Evening Chronicle.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had not believed, he wished not to believe, what she had told him—that one could be fool and dreamer and yet make terms with Chicago.
