something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Though he realised what his action meant, he did not draw back.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Though he realised what his action meant, he did not draw back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
Colin's
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From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though he realised what his action meant, he did not draw back.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Though he realised what his action meant, he did not draw back.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening passed unremarkably.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
GILES
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From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The evening passed unremarkably.
Phyllys
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From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Though he realised what his action meant, he did not draw back.
express the need or desire for
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
the rays of the sun
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he realised what his action meant, he did not draw back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
unremarkablyadverb
under normal conditions
From this reading The evening passed unremarkably.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
VERSUS
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From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading DUTY VERSUS DESIRE GILES had not meant to ask Phyllys for that walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Though he realised what his action meant, he did not draw back.
at the time that
From this reading But when he met Phyllys on the stairs, when he read pleasure in her smile, his resolution melted like ice in sunshine, and the request slipped out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the studio scene, he had felt that his duty was to wait, until he should know which way lay Colin's intentions.
