used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
(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 THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Tommy had one great treasure which no one was allowed to touch.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was no longer angry or sulky.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading This was a precious silver mug, a birthday present.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
ETHEL
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From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Tommy had one great treasure which no one was allowed to touch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tommy had one great treasure which no one was allowed to touch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was no longer angry or sulky.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
for more time
From this reading He was no longer angry or sulky.
engage in
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
mugnounUS /mʌɡ/
the quantity that can be held in a mug
From this reading This was a precious silver mug, a birthday present.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
not any; not one
From this reading He was no longer angry or sulky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tommy had one great treasure which no one was allowed to touch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was no longer angry or sulky.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading This was a precious silver mug, a birthday present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This was a precious silver mug, a birthday present.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading This was a precious silver mug, a birthday present.
in the near future
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading He was no longer angry or sulky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a precious silver mug, a birthday present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
Tommy
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From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Tommy had one great treasure which no one was allowed to touch.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Tommy had one great treasure which no one was allowed to touch.
unkindnessnoun
lack of sympathy
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PASSING OF ETHEL As soon as Tommy realized that Ethel was really sick there came a revulsion of feeling such as all generous natures are subject to.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He racked his brains to discover means by which he could make amends for his unkindness of the afternoon.
