used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
belittleverbUS /bɪˈlɪtəl/
cause to seem less serious; play down
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
classmen
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From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
cliquenounUS /kliːk/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
dissatisfying
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From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
FEUDALadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
FOOLERYnounUS /ˈfuːləri/
foolish or senseless behavior
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
usually; as a rule
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
instigatornounUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtər/
someone who deliberately foments trouble
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
Luigi
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From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
Malatesta
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From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
in motion
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
by chance
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
SiciliannounUS /sɪˈsɪliən/
a resident of Sicily
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
Siebold
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From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading But to certain older fellows, that a mere freshman should so shine both in the opinion of teachers and the student body generally, seemed most inconsistent.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Bill's classmates had not shown this tendency, or if so individually it was not made evident.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FEUDAL FOOLERY There seemed to be a dissatisfying influence, a feeling perhaps akin to envy, or at least as offending class pride in the sentiment that arose among a certain clique concerning Bill Brown.
undeservedlyadverb
in an unmerited manner
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy had become popular and it was thought by some unduly, or somewhat undeservedly so.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Siebold, the moving spirit of wholesome mischief among the upper classmen, seemed to be the chief instigator of the tendency to belittle Bill, aided by one Luigi Malatesta, a Sicilian.
