used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading No person should ever attempt a task while troubled by the smallest shadow of a doubt.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
at any time
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
and nothing more
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
Manton
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From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
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 It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
not any; not one
From this reading No person should ever attempt a task while troubled by the smallest shadow of a doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
a human being
From this reading No person should ever attempt a task while troubled by the smallest shadow of a doubt.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading No person should ever attempt a task while troubled by the smallest shadow of a doubt.
SHIFTINGadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading SHIFTING WINDS.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No person should ever attempt a task while troubled by the smallest shadow of a doubt.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No person should ever attempt a task while troubled by the smallest shadow of a doubt.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading No person should ever attempt a task while troubled by the smallest shadow of a doubt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading In his heart he was troubled by a slight fear that he might fail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Manton seemed just as confident as ever, but apprehension was beginning to grip him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is this feeling of doubt that defeats many a man in the game of life, as well as in other games.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No person should ever attempt a task while troubled by the smallest shadow of a doubt.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading SHIFTING WINDS.
