used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nevertheless John Harrington understood the man better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
dislikingverbUS /dɪˈslaɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “dislike” — have or feel a dislike or distaste for
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
Harrington
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From this reading Nevertheless John Harrington understood the man better.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
Joe
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From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Nevertheless John Harrington understood the man better.
and nothing more
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
most important element
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nevertheless John Harrington understood the man better.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless John Harrington understood the man better.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
and nothing more
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
on the contrary
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
refrain from harming
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
push forcefully
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Nevertheless John Harrington understood the man better.
unsupportedadjectiveUS /ənsəˈpɔːrtɪd/
not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vancouver was so constituted that his fine intellect and quick perception were unsupported by any strong principle of individuality.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
at the time that
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was not capable of hatred--he could only be spiteful; he could not love, he could only give a woman what he could spare of himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would at all times rather avoid an open encounter, but he rarely neglected an opportunity of dealing a thrust at any one he disliked, when he could do so safely.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The idea Joe had formed about Vancouver was just, in the main, and she was not far wrong in disliking him and thinking him dangerous.
