used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
anew
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
(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 Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One false step forces him to another.'--NEWMAN.
react verbally
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
Audrey
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From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
cannot
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From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
EMERSONnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading One false step forces him to another.'--NEWMAN.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading One false step forces him to another.'--NEWMAN.
set up or found
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
only a very short time before
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
how
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From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
NEWMANnounUS /ˈnuːmən/
United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading One false step forces him to another.'--NEWMAN.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One false step forces him to another.'--NEWMAN.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
estrangement from god
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading One false step forces him to another.'--NEWMAN.
in a strange manner
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
uncommunicativeadjective
not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
(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 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Audrey found Michael strangely uncommunicative that evening; he hardly responded to her expressions of pleasure at seeing him again, and all her questions were answered as briefly as possible.
at the time that
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
in or at the place that
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He does not see beforehand; he cannot know where he will find himself after the sin is committed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading 'I DID NOT LOVE HIM' 'When a man begins to do wrong, he cannot answer for himself how far he may be carried on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'An Italian proverb, too well known, declares that if you would succeed you must not be too good.'--EMERSON.
