used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frequently he stared at her with a whimsical despair.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Would he, however, he asked himself, be able to go the whole way?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Would he, however, he asked himself, be able to go the whole way?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frequently he stared at her with a whimsical despair.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Would he, however, he asked himself, be able to go the whole way?
CHINAMANnoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear enough that he was not distasteful to her.
COINSnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Frequently he stared at her with a whimsical despair.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading It was clear enough that he was not distasteful to her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was clear enough that he was not distasteful to her.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Frequently he stared at her with a whimsical despair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
Garth's
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From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Would he, however, he asked himself, be able to go the whole way?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frequently he stared at her with a whimsical despair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frequently he stared at her with a whimsical despair.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Would he, however, he asked himself, be able to go the whole way?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Would he, however, he asked himself, be able to go the whole way?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear enough that he was not distasteful to her.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
Kridel
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From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
Nora
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From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was clear enough that he was not distasteful to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
remodeledverbUS /riˈmɑːdəld/
past form of “remodel” — do over, as of (part of) a house
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Frequently he stared at her with a whimsical despair.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was clear enough that he was not distasteful to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
precisely as stated
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was clear enough that he was not distasteful to her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading Frequently he stared at her with a whimsical despair.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Would he, however, he asked himself, be able to go the whole way?
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He fancied, moreover, that he had through his very persistence softened perceptibly the girl's regret for Kridel; had remodeled to an extent her earlier attitude of a widow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frequently he stared at her with a whimsical despair.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would he, however, he asked himself, be able to go the whole way?
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE COINS AND THE CHINAMAN On their way to the station, and during their long journey to New York, Nora drew back from any attempt of Garth's in the direction of sentiment.
