used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
consolatoryadjective
affording comfort or solace
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
fluencynounUS /ˈfluːənsi/
powerful and effective language
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
outdidverbUS /ˈaʊtdɪd/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
on the contrary
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading When the real significance of the despatch became apparent to him, George outdid himself in this particular line.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then he realized that, however consolatory such language is to a very angry man, it does little good in any practical way.
terseadjectiveUS /tɜːrs/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
precisely as stated
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then he paced up and down his room, and gave way to his feelings.
Wentworth
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From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
at the time that
From this reading When George Wentworth received this message, he read it several times over before its full meaning dawned upon him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
which person or people
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His best friends, who had been privileged to hear George's vocabulary when he was rather angry, admitted that the young man had a fluency of expression which was very more terse than proper.
