used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
adjured
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From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
in the past
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
CanningverbUS /ˈkænɪŋ/
inflected form of “can” — preserve in a can or tin
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
desolating
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From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
else
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From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
entrustverbUS /enˈtrʌst/
confer a trust upon
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
divisible by two
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
brought together in one place
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
immediately past
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
loverlyadjective
like or in the manner of a lover
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
in motion
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
a brief written record
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
on one occasion
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
postponementnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
hurting
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Body and soul, she was sore with much pounding: more than an hour ago, she needed sympathy and comfort now, loverly occupation of the desolating lonely places within her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But Canning argued, seeing nothing else to do, argued with a deepening note of patience in his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
showing sorrow
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
at the time that
From this reading And when he stopped at length, it was natural that she should argue back: though she really meant this for her last attempt to convey the dim light that was in her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So he was arguing the case for postponement of discussion once more, with excellent good sense and an even more moving insistence....
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If he had now but ceased his argument, turned, gathered her to his arms, and adjured her by his overflowing love to entrust herself to him, it is possible that within two minutes he might have had her weeping on his breast, in complete surrender.
