used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was unable to regard Phyllys' refusal as decisive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The obstacle, whatever it was, might be cleared away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The obstacle, whatever it was, might be cleared away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading He was unable to regard Phyllys' refusal as decisive.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
FLARE-UPnoun
a sudden intense happening
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
Giles
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From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The obstacle, whatever it was, might be cleared away.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
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 But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The obstacle, whatever it was, might be cleared away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
not any; not one
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The obstacle, whatever it was, might be cleared away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
Phyllys
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From this reading He was unable to regard Phyllys' refusal as decisive.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading He was unable to regard Phyllys' refusal as decisive.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was unable to regard Phyllys' refusal as decisive.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
SEQUELÆ
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From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The obstacle, whatever it was, might be cleared away.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was unable to regard Phyllys' refusal as decisive.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He was unable to regard Phyllys' refusal as decisive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FLARE-UP AND ITS SEQUELÆ LITTLE more was seen of Giles that afternoon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Meeting her alone an hour later he said gravely— "May we go on as before—no marked change.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The obstacle, whatever it was, might be cleared away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But distressed though he was, he could not be called hopeless; for at least he knew with almost certainty that his love was returned.
