used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Tamea fought in the open; she was above a mean, small, underhanded action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Tamea fought in the open; she was above a mean, small, underhanded action.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
cannot
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From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
Dan
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From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
Dan's
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From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
Diablo
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From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
evidencing
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From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Tamea fought in the open; she was above a mean, small, underhanded action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
gaucheadjectiveUS /ɡoʊʃ/
lacking social polish
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
a young female
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
Maisie's
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From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Tamea fought in the open; she was above a mean, small, underhanded action.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
a particular point in time
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Tamea fought in the open; she was above a mean, small, underhanded action.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
Pritchard
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From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
on the contrary
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tamea fought in the open; she was above a mean, small, underhanded action.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
sportsmanshipnounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmənʃɪp/
fairness in following the rules of the game
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
confined on all sides
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
possessing sweep
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
Tamea
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From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After being the innocent cause of more discomfort than Dan had thought it possible for any man to experience in a single evening, Tamea had swept from his heart in a moment a feeling of resentment, or irritation, that had been developing there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
underhandedadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərˈhændɪd/
marked by deception
From this reading Tamea fought in the open; she was above a mean, small, underhanded action.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
a Caucasian
From this reading For all the embarrassment she had caused him in Maisie’s presence, Dan realized that Tamea was not _gauche_, that she possessed in full measure a characteristic rather uncommon among her white sisters, and that was sportsmanship.
which person or people
From this reading Long before the sun came creeping up beyond Mt. Diablo, Dan Pritchard made the discovery that the man who has too many things to think about cannot devote constructive thought to any of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her tender little speech, evidencing as it did the essential nobility of her primitive soul, had surrounded the girl, in Dan’s eyes, with a newer, more distinctive charm, and rendered more distressing the prospect of the impending parting.
