used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not notice the sinister expression of his guests.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He did not notice the sinister expression of his guests.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He did not notice the sinister expression of his guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not notice the sinister expression of his guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not notice the sinister expression of his guests.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
for more time
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
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 For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
not any; not one
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not notice the sinister expression of his guests.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He did not notice the sinister expression of his guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not notice the sinister expression of his guests.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He did not notice the sinister expression of his guests.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had forgotten their anger, and their bitter resentment for their lost money.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
to-night
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From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he attributed to them sentiments which were no longer theirs.
a late time of life
From this reading For the first time in many years I shall sleep to-night.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You think I am a thief,” he added: “well, be satisfied, justice shall be done.”
