used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
abstractionnounUS /æbˈstrækʃən/
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
Ancram
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From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
for the reason that
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
characterised
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From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Neither can it be denied, however, that he did it with a good deal of dignity and some tact.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Neither can it be denied, however, that he did it with a good deal of dignity and some tact.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Neither can it be denied, however, that he did it with a good deal of dignity and some tact.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Neither can it be denied, however, that he did it with a good deal of dignity and some tact.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Neither can it be denied, however, that he did it with a good deal of dignity and some tact.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
only a very short time before
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Neither can it be denied, however, that he did it with a good deal of dignity and some tact.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither can it be denied, however, that he did it with a good deal of dignity and some tact.
not one, and not any
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
pessimisticadjectiveUS /ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the worst possible outcome
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
Rhoda's
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From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Neither can it be denied, however, that he did it with a good deal of dignity and some tact.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Neither can it be denied, however, that he did it with a good deal of dignity and some tact.
temperamentallyadverbUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəli/
by temperament
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been obvious, I hope, that Lewis Ancram was temperamentally equal to adjusting himself to a situation.
at the time that
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He permitted himself to lose the abstraction that had been overcoming him so habitually in Rhoda’s society, and he said more of those clever things to her which had been temporarily obscured by the cloud on his spirits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It can hardly be said that he adjusted himself to his engagement and his future, when it became apparent to him that the one could not be broken or the other changed, with cheerfulness—for cheerfulness was too commonplace a mental condition to have characterised Mr. Ancram under the happiest circumstances.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His philosophy was really characteristic of him; and none the less so because it had a pessimistic and artistic tinge, and he wore it in a Persian motto inside a crest ring on his little finger.
