used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
any thing at all
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
conciliatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪliːətɔːri/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The incident which had just occurred gave Frank considerable uneasiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
having made preparations
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
your usual mood
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The incident which had just occurred gave Frank considerable uneasiness.
FRATERNALadjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading THE FRATERNAL HUG.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The incident which had just occurred gave Frank considerable uneasiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The incident which had just occurred gave Frank considerable uneasiness.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
HUGverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading THE FRATERNAL HUG.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
a single distinct event
From this reading The incident which had just occurred gave Frank considerable uneasiness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
and nothing more
From this reading The incident which had just occurred gave Frank considerable uneasiness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
as might be expected
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
absolutely essential
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The incident which had just occurred gave Frank considerable uneasiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
quarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
self-restraintnoun
exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had never been taught that self-restraint is necessary to preserve social harmony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRATERNAL HUG.
Tim
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From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading The incident which had just occurred gave Frank considerable uneasiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tim was naturally quarrelsome, and his former mode of life had done nothing to improve his disposition.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The incident which had just occurred gave Frank considerable uneasiness.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading If anything did not suit him, he was not disposed to argue the matter in a conciliatory manner, but to right his wrongs, whether real or imaginary, by physical force.
