aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
any thing at all
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't see that you are disgraced, my young friend," replied Mr. King.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he flushed with indignation, and refused to believe he was so disgraced.
for the reason that
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At first he flushed with indignation, and refused to believe he was so disgraced.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
disgracedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪst/
suffering shame
From this reading At first he flushed with indignation, and refused to believe he was so disgraced.
don't
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From this reading "I don't see that you are disgraced, my young friend," replied Mr. King.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
externals
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From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he flushed with indignation, and refused to believe he was so disgraced.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading At first he flushed with indignation, and refused to believe he was so disgraced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I don't see that you are disgraced, my young friend," replied Mr. King.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see that you are disgraced, my young friend," replied Mr. King.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading At first he flushed with indignation, and refused to believe he was so disgraced.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
misjudgeverbUS /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/
judge incorrectly
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I don't see that you are disgraced, my young friend," replied Mr. King.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
not any; not one
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
and nothing more
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading At first he flushed with indignation, and refused to believe he was so disgraced.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't see that you are disgraced, my young friend," replied Mr. King.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see that you are disgraced, my young friend," replied Mr. King.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first he flushed with indignation, and refused to believe he was so disgraced.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he flushed with indignation, and refused to believe he was so disgraced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Though the disclosure was made with the utmost delicacy and caution, the young man was startled and shocked; for he inherited pride from both his parents, and he had been educated in the prejudices of his grandfather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The world might indeed so misjudge, because it is accustomed to look only on externals; but there is no need that the world should know anything about it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't see that you are disgraced, my young friend," replied Mr. King.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That evening young Fitzgerald was closeted two or three hours with Mr. King.
