used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COOL REQUEST.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
(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 Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A COOL REQUEST.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
fierceradjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/
comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
growersnounUS /ˈɡroʊərz/
plural of “grower” — someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
heinousadjectiveUS /ˈheɪnəs/
extremely wicked, deeply criminal
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
not any; not one
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
any competition
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A COOL REQUEST.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
strivenverbUS /ˈstrɪvən/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Violence and falsehood in the fiercer times, cunning and falsehood in these latter days had robbed two generations of honest growers of all that they valued most on earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was natural that my hatred of that heinous race should be doubled.
at the time that
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It was now quite manifest why he had striven against my affection for Kitty at first, and then when he saw that it could not be checked, had sympathized with me in the dark results.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one, however light and careless, could help being struck with the strange resemblance between my uncle’s sad history and my own.
