used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There remained, however, a very bitter resentment against Wentworth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
angrieradjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡriər/
comparative of “angry” — feeling or showing anger
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading There remained, however, a very bitter resentment against Wentworth.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There remained, however, a very bitter resentment against Wentworth.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
Longworth's
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From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There remained, however, a very bitter resentment against Wentworth.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading There remained, however, a very bitter resentment against Wentworth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There remained, however, a very bitter resentment against Wentworth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
unjustifiableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
precisely as stated
From this reading There remained, however, a very bitter resentment against Wentworth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went home earlier than was customary with him that night, and the more he thought over the attack, the more unjustifiable it seemed.
Wentworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could not recollect, the angrier portions of the interview having, as it were, blotted the charges from his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stormy interview with Wentworth disturbed the usual serenity of Mr. Longworth's temper.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered what his nephew had really done, and tried to remember what Wentworth had charged against him.
