adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
Gascoyne
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From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
imbitters
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From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
Myles
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From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
Myles's
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From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
others
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From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
thyself
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From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
twangverbUS /twɑːŋ/
cause to sound with a twang
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Every one knows the disagreeable, lurking discomfort that follows a quarrel--a discomfort that imbitters the very taste of life for the time being.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Such was the dull distaste that Myles felt that morning after what had passed in the dormitory.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Every one in the proximity of such an open quarrel feels a reflected constraint, and in Myles's mind was a disagreeable doubt whether that constraint meant disapproval of him or of his late enemies.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why dost thou breed such trouble for thyself, Myles?” said he, recurring to what he had already said.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed to him that Gascoyne added the last bitter twang to his unpleasant feelings when, half an hour later, they marched with the others to chapel.
