used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
condolement
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From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
a female human offspring
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
dearly loved
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
set up or found
From this reading Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
Frida
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From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
assemble or get together
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
gray-lashed
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From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
inbornadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrn/
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
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 Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
immediately past
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
not any; not one
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
only a very short time before
From this reading Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
express in words
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
ungenial
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From this reading Moreover, although he was so kind, and had tried to think what his daughter thought, he found himself in a most ungenial mood for sweet condolement.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
villany
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From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He had been to Frida both a father and a mother, as she often used to tell him when she wanted something; but now he felt that no man could administer the velvet touches of the female sympathy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
at the time that
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the inborn anger of an honest man at villany mixed with lofty scorn and traversed by a dear anxiety.
Withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Withal he found himself so helpless that he scarce knew what to do.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading When the baron at last received the letter which this rider had been so abashed to deliver, slow but lasting wrath began to gather in his gray-lashed eyes.
