used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
any thing at all
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
Ayôdhya
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From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
Boynton
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From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
Chândni's
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From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
Dan
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From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
divisible by two
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
set up or found
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
Gordon
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From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
Gwen
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From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
Keene's
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From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
not any; not one
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
rakingverbUS /ˈreɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
rival'snounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
in the near future
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
a special situation
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Lewis Gordon spoke truth or not regarding the part he had to play, there could be no doubt that Dan found his anything but sorry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides, the sudden change for the future seemed lost sight of in that, which the opportune arrival of the Ayôdhya pot had on the present, and on Chândni's impudent claim.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There seemed no need for words; the situation explained itself, and even Lewis, looking at his rival's eager face, could not help acknowledging that Dan was more likely to give Gwen the support she evidently needed than he was.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was of course clear evidence against the truth of the story so far as Gwen was concerned, but whether it would prevent the woman raking up the true facts of George Keene's death, out of sheer wanton malice, was another thing.
but in spite of that
From this reading A subdued sort of radiance softened yet brightened the man as he came out to ask Rose for the loan of her _dandy_, Mrs. Boynton being anxious to get home as soon as possible.
