adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
acutelyadverbUS /əˈkjuːtli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading As if nature were not forever aiming at a balance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As if nature were not forever aiming at a balance.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading As if nature were not forever aiming at a balance.
Barbara
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From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading That was the one thing he could never quite summon courage to do.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That was the one thing he could never quite summon courage to do.
egotisticaladjectiveUS /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/
characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading As if nature were not forever aiming at a balance.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
how
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From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if nature were not forever aiming at a balance.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As if nature were not forever aiming at a balance.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading That was the one thing he could never quite summon courage to do.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As if nature were not forever aiming at a balance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
proudestadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdəst/
superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading That was the one thing he could never quite summon courage to do.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading That was the one thing he could never quite summon courage to do.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
timorousadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmərəs/
timid by nature or revealing timidity
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading In spite of the fact that he was impulsive, headstrong, swift in most things, this girl possessed the unique faculty of rendering him acutely self-conscious, and it annoyed him the more, therefore, to find how timorous he could be in putting her feelings to the test.
UnusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gray had once told Barbara Parker that there was no one quite like him--a remark more egotistical in the sound than in the meaning.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unusual in many ways he probably was, but, like most men, the discovery that his proudest virtues were linked with vices of which he was ashamed struck him as extraordinary.
