used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
(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 She felt disillusioned, and all at once remembered her bruises and her ruined bloomers.
a cherished desire
From this reading Roddy had no ambition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
for the reason that
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
bloomersnounUS /ˈbluːmərz/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading She felt disillusioned, and all at once remembered her bruises and her ruined bloomers.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading She felt disillusioned, and all at once remembered her bruises and her ruined bloomers.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading He did not feel at all humiliated if he failed to meet a challenge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not feel at all humiliated if he failed to meet a challenge.
disillusionedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd/
freed from illusion
From this reading She felt disillusioned, and all at once remembered her bruises and her ruined bloomers.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
else
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From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
every person
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He did not feel at all humiliated if he failed to meet a challenge.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He did not feel at all humiliated if he failed to meet a challenge.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt disillusioned, and all at once remembered her bruises and her ruined bloomers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading He did not feel at all humiliated if he failed to meet a challenge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He did not feel at all humiliated if he failed to meet a challenge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
and nothing more
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
come together
From this reading He did not feel at all humiliated if he failed to meet a challenge.
not any; not one
From this reading Roddy had no ambition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not feel at all humiliated if he failed to meet a challenge.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
on one occasion
From this reading She felt disillusioned, and all at once remembered her bruises and her ruined bloomers.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
resavouring
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From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
Roddy
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From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading She felt disillusioned, and all at once remembered her bruises and her ruined bloomers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not feel at all humiliated if he failed to meet a challenge.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
not known
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If he did not want to try he did not try: not because he was afraid of failing, for he knew his power and so did everyone else; and not because he was physically cautious, for fear was unknown to him: it was because of the fundamental apathy in him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
at the time that
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Afterwards when she was resavouring in secret the sweet applause they had given her she remembered that Roddy had said nothing,--just looked at her with twinkling eyes and a bit of his downward smile; and she thought he had probably been laughing at her for her enthusiasm and her pride.
