used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
in addition
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
Claude's
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From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Jack liked his cousin.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
DUKE'SnounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
ExcusableadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
capable of being overlooked
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The liking was by no means unconnected with gratitude.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack liked his cousin.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack liked his cousin.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Jack liked his cousin.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading The liking was by no means unconnected with gratitude.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The liking was by no means unconnected with gratitude.
mellifluousadjective
pleasing to the ear
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
not any; not one
From this reading The liking was by no means unconnected with gratitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
a person who is being chased
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
cut with a saw
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Excusable enough at the time, that little human outbreak was also more effective than the longest lecture or the most mellifluous reproof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now Jack saw that he could best show his gratitude by adopting a more suitable course of conduct than he could claim to have pursued hitherto.
unconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd/
not joined or linked together
From this reading The liking was by no means unconnected with gratitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUKE'S PROGRESS Claude's somewhat premature despair was not justified by the event; nevertheless it did good.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The liking was by no means unconnected with gratitude.
