used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
any thing at all
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
see with attention
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
discreditableadjective
tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
the act of escaping physically
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
at any time
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
immediately past
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
for more time
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
Nash'snounUS /ˈnæʃɪz/
possessive form of “nash” — United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
not any; not one
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
and nothing more
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
reproaching
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From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
precisely, exactly
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
roysterer
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From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
slunk
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From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading And at last, at a hint of danger, behold me a pitiful, abject coward, ready to vow anything if only I might escape the threatened catastrophe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My conscience, no longer to be kept down, was reproaching me right and left.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I slunk home to Mrs Nash's that evening more disgusted and discontented with myself than ever.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had been a false friend, a vain, self- righteous puppy, a weak, discreditable roysterer, without the courage to utter one protest on the side of chivalry and right.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Reader, as I curled myself up in bed that night you may imagine I had little enough cause to be proud of myself!
