used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
BARRY
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From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
Carlton
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From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
Carlton's
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From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
CongressionaladjectiveUS /kənˈɡreʃənəl/
of or relating to congress
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading He was morose, irritable, and dissatisfied with himself and with the world in general.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
set up or found
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was morose, irritable, and dissatisfied with himself and with the world in general.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
how
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From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
a single distinct event
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading He was morose, irritable, and dissatisfied with himself and with the world in general.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
a room where books are kept
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He was morose, irritable, and dissatisfied with himself and with the world in general.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
overturesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
REDEEMSverbUS /rəˈdiːmz/
third-person singular of “redeem” — save from sins
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still retained enough false pride to prevent him from making any overtures to his friend and benefactor.
carry out
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
precisely as stated
From this reading BARRY REDEEMS HIMSELF For many days after the unfortunate incident of the Congressional Library Barry found it very embarrassing to be in the presence of Mr. Carlton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was morose, irritable, and dissatisfied with himself and with the world in general.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He realized more deeply as time went on how greatly he had neglected his duty, and that fact did not tend to keep him in a very pleasant state of mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was morose, irritable, and dissatisfied with himself and with the world in general.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Besides that, he had come to know Mr. Carlton's character well enough to appreciate that soft words could not, with him, take the place of a plain performance of duty.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was morose, irritable, and dissatisfied with himself and with the world in general.
