used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "You must admit that I have reason," said his uncle, dryly.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I am afraid that you are prejudiced against me."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am afraid that you are prejudiced against me."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "You must admit that I have reason," said his uncle, dryly.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You must admit that I have reason," said his uncle, dryly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
Lyman
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From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
engage in
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
misjudgeverbUS /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/
judge incorrectly
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must admit that I have reason," said his uncle, dryly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading "I am afraid that you are prejudiced against me."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "You must admit that I have reason," said his uncle, dryly.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
express in words
From this reading "I should say not.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should say not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
interact in a certain way
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
(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 "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
which person or people
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is true," replied Lyman, with an engaging frankness; "I did not treat you well in California."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I AM afraid you misjudge me, Uncle Anthony," said Lyman, after a pause, during which he reflected that his best course was, if possible, to make a favorable impression upon the relative who might be in possession of considerable property.
