at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Melanctha soon dared not ask him.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jem could not meet Melanctha now so often.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Melanctha soon dared not ask him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Melanctha saw now, Jem Richards always had something wrong inside him.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Melanctha saw now, Jem Richards always had something wrong inside him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
JemnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading Melanctha saw now, Jem Richards always had something wrong inside him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
come together
From this reading Jem could not meet Melanctha now so often.
Melanctha
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From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Melanctha saw now, Jem Richards always had something wrong inside him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Jem could not meet Melanctha now so often.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading Melanctha saw now, Jem Richards always had something wrong inside him.
except for; apart from
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Melanctha saw now, Jem Richards always had something wrong inside him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Melanctha saw now, Jem Richards always had something wrong inside him.
in the near future
From this reading Melanctha soon dared not ask him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jem was busy now, he had to sell things and see men to raise money.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Melanctha needed so badly to have it, this love which she had always wanted, she did not know what she should do to save it.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Melanctha saw now, Jem Richards always had something wrong inside him.
