used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "Well, I will agree to that."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was not a propitious place for what I suddenly resolved to do.
one or the other of two
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I will agree to that."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a propitious place for what I suddenly resolved to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not a propitious place for what I suddenly resolved to do.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading It was not a propitious place for what I suddenly resolved to do.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
determined
From this reading It was not a propitious place for what I suddenly resolved to do.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
having a supporting base
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was not a propitious place for what I suddenly resolved to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, I will agree to that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, I will agree to that."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
unstintedadjective
very generous
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a propitious place for what I suddenly resolved to do.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we stood in the waning light--for we were almost standing, we moved so slowly--my resolution took form.
(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 "Well, I will agree to that."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not a propitious place for what I suddenly resolved to do.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Well, I will agree to that."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading And I began in my selfishness to wish I were more like either of her two models.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, I agreed with everything she had said, though I confess to a pang of jealousy at such unstinted praise, as just as I thought it.
