used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUESTION OF INFLUENCE.
anew
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
a quantity of money
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
Bert
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From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
Bert's
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From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
Bowser
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From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
be the source of pain
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A QUESTION OF INFLUENCE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
meeching
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From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
a particular point in time
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUESTION OF INFLUENCE.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A QUESTION OF INFLUENCE.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
in a serious manner
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
waywardness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was quite prepared for a reasonable amount of waywardness in his boy, but this seriously exceeded his expectations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Lloyd heard the story of Bert's "meeching," it was evident that it hurt him sorely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, again, he was much puzzled as to what should be done with reference to Frank Bowser.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He could not, of course, put himself exactly in Bert's place, and he was inclined to think him guilty of far more deliberate wrong than poor Bert had for a moment contemplated.
