used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It’s,—I hate the word,—but it’s psychological.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “It isn’t a case for clues, evidence or deduction,” he told her.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading “It isn’t a case for clues, evidence or deduction,” he told her.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
deductionnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading “It isn’t a case for clues, evidence or deduction,” he told her.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “It isn’t a case for clues, evidence or deduction,” he told her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It isn’t a case for clues, evidence or deduction,” he told her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading “It’s,—I hate the word,—but it’s psychological.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It isn’t a case for clues, evidence or deduction,” he told her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It’s,—I hate the word,—but it’s psychological.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
isn't
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From this reading “It isn’t a case for clues, evidence or deduction,” he told her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
It's
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From this reading “It’s,—I hate the word,—but it’s psychological.”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “It isn’t a case for clues, evidence or deduction,” he told her.
Pennington
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From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading “It’s,—I hate the word,—but it’s psychological.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This knowledge did not discourage him, on the contrary it spurred him to continuous and desperate effort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Pennington Wise came to the conclusion that he had now on hand the hardest job of his life.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “It’s,—I hate the word,—but it’s psychological.”
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
Zizi
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From this reading Yet, as he told Zizi, his efforts consisted mostly in making inquiries here and there, in a hope that he might learn something indicative.
