used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
any thing at all
From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
Eli
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From this reading He was utterly unselfish in his love for Old Eli.
at any time
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
Lorrimer
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From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
LORRIMER'S
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From this reading LORRIMER’S MISTAKE.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was utterly unselfish in his love for Old Eli.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading LORRIMER’S MISTAKE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
not any; not one
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was utterly unselfish in his love for Old Eli.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading He was utterly unselfish in his love for Old Eli.
communicated in words
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was utterly unselfish in his love for Old Eli.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was utterly unselfish in his love for Old Eli.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
at the time that
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading If possible, Frank’s speech from the window of his room had made him more popular than ever.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The feeling against Lorrimer was not lessened by Frank’s words, however; if anything, it was intensified.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading He had not uttered a single word in bitterness, and no honest student could doubt but he told the truth when he said that, no matter what happened to himself, he should pray for the success of Yale.
