used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
good-for-nothingness
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From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
Harley
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From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
Maurice
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From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
by chance
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading After I had got over my own unpleasant sensations, I began to flatter myself, with natural vanity, that perhaps I might have “done him good.”
precisely as stated
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I listened to his chance observations during the day with an attention which I had never before bestowed upon them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It may be allowed to me to confess that I watched during the remainder of that day with a little natural, but extremely absurd curiosity to see “what effect” our conversation had upon Maurice Harley.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For the moment, instead of simple impatience of his indolence, and virtuous, gentlemanly good-for-nothingness, I began to sympathize somewhat in the lamenting admiration of his friends that so much talent should be lost to the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I had an inkling that it was absurd, but that made very little difference, and I acknowledge that I felt quite a new spur and stimulus of interest in the young man.
