used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He put out his hands and took hers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
a special loved one
From this reading "Poor darling!" he said huskily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
don't
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From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He put out his hands and took hers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put out his hands and took hers.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading He put out his hands and took hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He put out his hands and took hers.
how
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From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
huskilyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "Poor darling!" he said huskily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
Maud
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From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He put out his hands and took hers.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor darling!" he said huskily.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put out his hands and took hers.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Poor darling!" he said huskily.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
not in physical motion
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He put out his hands and took hers.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I don't know how I knew it, but I did, though Maud was still staring out of the window, and I was still staring at Maud.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He didn't preach a bit, though it was a splendid opening if he had wanted one, but I think the sorrow and regret in his voice was better than words.
