used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
(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 “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alone, Brad Buckhart returned to the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading Alone, Brad Buckhart returned to the hotel.
Buckhart
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From this reading Alone, Brad Buckhart returned to the hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading She flirted with that confounded Turk—yes, she did!
someone who is a detective
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She flirted with that confounded Turk—yes, she did!
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
flirtedverbUS /ˈflɜːrtɪd/
past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading She flirted with that confounded Turk—yes, she did!
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Alone, Brad Buckhart returned to the hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She pretended to like me, but out of sight is out of mind with her.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
and nothing more
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She pretended to like me, but out of sight is out of mind with her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She pretended to like me, but out of sight is out of mind with her.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
Nadia
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From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She pretended to like me, but out of sight is out of mind with her.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She pretended to like me, but out of sight is out of mind with her.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Alone, Brad Buckhart returned to the hotel.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She pretended to like me, but out of sight is out of mind with her.
she's
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From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She pretended to like me, but out of sight is out of mind with her.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alone, Brad Buckhart returned to the hotel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought her different from other girls,” he muttered, as he paced the floor of his room; “but she’s just like them all—false, fickle, and giddy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alone, Brad Buckhart returned to the hotel.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading She flirted with that confounded Turk—yes, she did!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He realized that he had acted in a ridiculous manner in avoiding his friends and running away from Dick and Nadia on the streets, but his feeling of shame for such folly was smothered by one of resentment and jealousy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She pretended to like me, but out of sight is out of mind with her.
an affirmative
From this reading She flirted with that confounded Turk—yes, she did!
