used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
Andy
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From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Andy didn't want to be patronized by Godfrey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He never showed by his manner that he felt beneath him socially, and this greatly vexed Godfrey.
a youthful male person
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Andy didn't want to be patronized by Godfrey.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
conceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
didn't
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From this reading But Andy didn't want to be patronized by Godfrey.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He never showed by his manner that he felt beneath him socially, and this greatly vexed Godfrey.
Godfrey
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From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He never showed by his manner that he felt beneath him socially, and this greatly vexed Godfrey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He never showed by his manner that he felt beneath him socially, and this greatly vexed Godfrey.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never showed by his manner that he felt beneath him socially, and this greatly vexed Godfrey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
others
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From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
patronizeverbUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
assume sponsorship of
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
patronizedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzd/
having patronage or clients
From this reading But Andy didn't want to be patronized by Godfrey.
Preston
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From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
retainernounUS /rɪˈteɪnər/
a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He never showed by his manner that he felt beneath him socially, and this greatly vexed Godfrey.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading He never showed by his manner that he felt beneath him socially, and this greatly vexed Godfrey.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He never showed by his manner that he felt beneath him socially, and this greatly vexed Godfrey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He would like to have had Andy Burke look up to him as a member of a superior class, and in that case might have condescended to patronize him, as a chieftain might in the case of a humble retainer.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading He never showed by his manner that he felt beneath him socially, and this greatly vexed Godfrey.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading But Andy didn't want to be patronized by Godfrey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LITTLE DIFFICULTY It has already been said that Godfrey Preston was a conceited and arrogant boy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had a very high idea of his own importance, and expected that others would acknowledge it; but he was not altogether successful.
