used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
Collingham
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From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
didn't
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From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
made afraid
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
Jennie
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From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
held dear
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
questioningsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋz/
plural of “questioning” — a request for information
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
cut with a saw
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a help to Bob Collingham that his first glance at Jennie decided his attitude for the near future.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever his doubts and questionings, he could add nothing to the trials she had to face.
at the time that
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether she loved him or whether she didn’t, or whether her duties as a model had or had not made her indifferent to considerations to which most people were sensitive, were questions that must be postponed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whatever she had done, whatever the net of circumstances in which she had been caught, he must act as if, as far as he himself was concerned, he was satisfied.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
but in spite of that
From this reading This conviction, which flashed on him as he saw her shrinking in the entry, was confirmed when he felt her crumpled in his arms, relieved by his presence and yet frightened by the new conditions which it wrought.
