used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most leap at the opportunity.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was so in Mike’s case.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
DOWNING'S
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From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Most leap at the opportunity.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
Mike'snounUS /maɪks/
possessive form of “mike” — device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading It was so in Mike’s case.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Most leap at the opportunity.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Mike was not a genuine convert, but to Mr. Downing he had the outward aspect of one.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
promptsnounUS /prɑːmpts/
plural of “prompt” — a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
scoringnounUS /ˈskɔːrɪŋ/
evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
self-controlled
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From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so in Mike’s case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
a special situation
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
precisely as stated
From this reading Only the very self-controlled can refrain from improving the occasion and scoring off the convert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so in Mike’s case.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MATCH WITH DOWNING’S It is the curious instinct which prompts most people to rub a thing in that makes the lot of the average convert an unhappy one.
