used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
aggrievedverbUS /əˈɡriːvd/
past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When first he began to walk he gravely reserved to himself the spotlight of all solar or sewing circles.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading When first he began to walk he gravely reserved to himself the spotlight of all solar or sewing circles.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
expostulationnoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading When first he began to walk he gravely reserved to himself the spotlight of all solar or sewing circles.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
Rawn
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From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading When first he began to walk he gravely reserved to himself the spotlight of all solar or sewing circles.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
in a serious manner
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading When first he began to walk he gravely reserved to himself the spotlight of all solar or sewing circles.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading When first he began to walk he gravely reserved to himself the spotlight of all solar or sewing circles.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
spotlightnounUS /ˈspɑːtlaɪt/
a focus of public attention
From this reading When first he began to walk he gravely reserved to himself the spotlight of all solar or sewing circles.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When first he began to walk he gravely reserved to himself the spotlight of all solar or sewing circles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading If the hand that rocked his cradle failed from weariness, his reproof was not so much that of anger or expostulation as that of an aggrieved surprise.
at the time that
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the first, as we have said, he took himself seriously; indeed, regarded himself with a reverence akin almost to solemnity.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Plain wonder possessed his soul when any event fell not wholly to his liking.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading IN VICTORY GENEROUS I The youth of John Rawn early began to show that consistency in character which marked him later in his life.
