used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
Bidaud
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From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Your past is honourable, and contents me.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
deficienciesnounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/
plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Your past is honourable, and contents me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
inattentiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/
showing a lack of attention or care
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your past is honourable, and contents me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your past is honourable, and contents me.
the force of workers available
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Your past is honourable, and contents me.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
only a very short time before
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
precisely as stated
From this reading That you have had a disappointment in life counts for very little, and such small difficulties as befall a newcomer in this new land are scarcely to be accounted among the real difficulties of life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
but in spite of that
From this reading You do not yet know your own strength, but already, in a position of serious responsibility, you have acted in a manner which few men would have had the courage to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been no inattentive observer since the fortunate day upon which I first formed acquaintance with you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have no fears," said Anthony Bidaud, with a gentle smile, "on the score of your deficiencies.
