used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had neither time nor inclination for self-pity.
Caleb
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From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading His country was calling for his services and he knew his duty was to offer himself.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His country was calling for his services and he knew his duty was to offer himself.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His country was calling for his services and he knew his duty was to offer himself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he had neither time nor inclination for self-pity.
obtain
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His country was calling for his services and he knew his duty was to offer himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His country was calling for his services and he knew his duty was to offer himself.
be the source of pain
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading But he had neither time nor inclination for self-pity.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
investorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestərz/
plural of “investor” — someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His country was calling for his services and he knew his duty was to offer himself.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
meritedadjectiveUS /ˈmerɪtɪd/
properly deserved
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But he had neither time nor inclination for self-pity.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But he had neither time nor inclination for self-pity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading His country was calling for his services and he knew his duty was to offer himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
self-pitynoun
a feeling of sorrow (often self-indulgent) over your own sufferings
From this reading But he had neither time nor inclination for self-pity.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading His country was calling for his services and he knew his duty was to offer himself.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
a special situation
From this reading The thing that hurt David was not so much the knowledge that some were speaking of him in condemnation or pity as the fact that he merited the condemnation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
Warner'snounUS /ˈwɔːrnərz/
possessive form of “warner” — United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a short time the list of Warner's unfortunate investors was known and they were accorded various degrees of sympathy, rebuke or ridicule.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
which person or people
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PREPARATIONS THE days following the death of Caleb Warner were days of anxiety to other inhabitants of the little town who, like David, had purchased stock with glorious visions of sudden gain.
