at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
can't
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From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
criticizedverbUS /ˈkrɪtəsaɪzd/
past form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
down-very
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From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I am simply human.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
not any; not one
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
not one, and not any
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
express in words
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
and nothing more
From this reading I am simply human.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
express a supposition
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I can't ask this on the score of any past favors, for there have been none.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some people in the same profession say they entertain no jealousy of those more successful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
up-where
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From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have not always spoken of you in terms of extravagant praise; have sometimes criticized you, which was due, I suppose, in part to an envious spirit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, Mark, I am down-very much down at present; you are up-where you deserve to be.
