used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always eager to put it to the touch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
travel across or pass over
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
CURRENTSnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He was always eager to put it to the touch.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Reggie was not one of those who feared his fate.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Reggie was not one of those who feared his fate.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
How
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From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
engage in
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reggie was not one of those who feared his fate.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was always eager to put it to the touch.
Reggie
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From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
salvenounUS /sɑːv/
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Reggie was not one of those who feared his fate.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
up to a particular time
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He was always eager to put it to the touch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
which person or people
From this reading Reggie was not one of those who feared his fate.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading How much of the world in general, and the male portion of it in particular, he was willing she should see, he could not make up his mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading CROSS CURRENTS Reggie kept his word as to not interfering with Mary till such time as she should have seen a little more of the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes he thought a very little would sufficiently salve his conscience and make a definite course of action possible.
