used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruth had regarded Stover not only as a friend but as a man of exceptional honor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ruth had regarded Stover not only as a friend but as a man of exceptional honor.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
courageouslyadverbUS /kərˈeɪdʒəsli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
the act of discovering something
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
dishonorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərəbəl/
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Ruth had regarded Stover not only as a friend but as a man of exceptional honor.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
Harold
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From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Ruth had regarded Stover not only as a friend but as a man of exceptional honor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ruth had regarded Stover not only as a friend but as a man of exceptional honor.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
and nothing more
From this reading Ruth had regarded Stover not only as a friend but as a man of exceptional honor.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
prostitutionnounUS /ˌprɑːstəˈtuːʃən/
offering sexual intercourse for pay
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Ruth had regarded Stover not only as a friend but as a man of exceptional honor.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
cut with a saw
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
express in words
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
StovernounUS /ˈstoʊvər/
the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested
From this reading Ruth had regarded Stover not only as a friend but as a man of exceptional honor.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
a special situation
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading To say that the discovery that he would try to bribe a man to do a dishonorable thing shocked her, is to put it mildly.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
at the time that
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ruth was proud that her friend, Harold King, had courageously turned his back on the proposition that would have meant the prostitution of his manhood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She was not altogether happy--it is always a great shock to discover a lack of principle in one in whom you have had great confidence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When she next saw Harold she said, "I tried not to hear your conversation with Mr. Stover, but you both got to talking so loudly that I could not help it.
