used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
ain't
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From this reading "But that ain't the end."
(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 On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE HAKKA BOAT "Pretty fair," Captain Kneebone said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But that ain't the end."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE HAKKA BOAT "Pretty fair," Captain Kneebone said.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "But that ain't the end."
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE HAKKA BOAT "Pretty fair," Captain Kneebone said.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
fore-knowledge
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From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
grudgingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
of especially an attitude
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
HAKKAnoun
a member of a people of southeastern China (especially Hong Kong, Canton, and Taiwan) who migrated from the north in the 12th century
From this reading THE HAKKA BOAT "Pretty fair," Captain Kneebone said.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
Heywood
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From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
Kneebone
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From this reading THE HAKKA BOAT "Pretty fair," Captain Kneebone said.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
a unit of instruction
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
engage in
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
not any; not one
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
and nothing more
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE HAKKA BOAT "Pretty fair," Captain Kneebone said.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
Rudolph
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From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE HAKKA BOAT "Pretty fair," Captain Kneebone said.
salutaryadjectiveUS /ˈsæljəteri/
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
unusual or striking
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
tamelyadverb
in a tame manner
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But that ain't the end."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAKKA BOAT "Pretty fair," Captain Kneebone said.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It helped him to learn the cold, salutary lesson, that one exploit does not make a victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This grudging praise--in which, moreover, Heywood tamely acquiesced--was his only comment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
the words that are spoken
From this reading On Rudolph it had singular effects: at first filling him with resentment, and almost making him suspect the little captain of jealousy; then amusing him, as chance words of no weight; but in the unreal days that followed, recurring to convince him with all the force of prompt and subtle fore-knowledge.
