used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He sent some of his musings to the magazines, and so added a little excitement and anxiety to his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He sent some of his musings to the magazines, and so added a little excitement and anxiety to his life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
Colin
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From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
dreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
else
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From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He sent some of his musings to the magazines, and so added a little excitement and anxiety to his life.
an act that fails
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
set up or found
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
Lauderdale
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From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He sent some of his musings to the magazines, and so added a little excitement and anxiety to his life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He sent some of his musings to the magazines, and so added a little excitement and anxiety to his life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading He sent some of his musings to the magazines, and so added a little excitement and anxiety to his life.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
the force of workers available
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He sent some of his musings to the magazines, and so added a little excitement and anxiety to his life.
not any; not one
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
literature in metrical form
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
bring forth or yield
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
on the contrary
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
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From this reading He sent some of his musings to the magazines, and so added a little excitement and anxiety to his life.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He sent some of his musings to the magazines, and so added a little excitement and anxiety to his life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some time before Colin recovered his composure, or found it possible to console himself for the failure of his hopes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But luckily Lauderdale was not at hand, and there was no one else to whom the shy young dreamer would have disclosed himself.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The chances are, that if he had confided them to any critic of a sympathetic mind, attempts would have been made to persuade Colin that he was a poet.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He wrote a great deal of poetry in the meantime--or rather of verses which looked wonderfully like poetry, such as young men of genius are apt to produce under such circumstances.
