used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
(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 A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLACE AND PEOPLE.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
Asten's
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From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
fibresnounUS /ˈfaɪbərz/
plural of “fibre” — a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
in a free manner
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
an established custom
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
introversionnoun
the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
immediately past
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
and nothing more
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
not any; not one
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
nurturedverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃərd/
past form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
others
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From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE PLACE AND PEOPLE.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE PLACE AND PEOPLE.
probedverbUS /proʊbd/
past form of “probe” — question or examine thoroughly and closely
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLACE AND PEOPLE.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joseph Asten's nature was shy and sensitive, but not merely from a habit of introversion.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading A boy's life may be weakened for growth, in all its fibres, by the watchfulness of a too anxious love, and the guidance of a too exquisitely nurtured conscience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
wherefrom
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From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He saw no deeper into himself, in fact, than his moods and sensations, and thus quite failed to recognize what it was that kept him apart from the society in which he should have freely moved.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He felt the difference of others, and constantly probed the pain and embarrassment it gave him, but the sources wherefrom it grew were the last which he would have guessed.
