used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
admittedlyadverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪdli/
as acknowledged
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Molloy, not so much pained as apprehensive.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Molloy, not so much pained as apprehensive.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “If you think that of me----” began Mr. Twist.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
ChimpnounUS /tʃɪmp/
intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
Chimpie
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From this reading “We don’t, Chimpie, we don’t,” interrupted Mr. Molloy hastily.
copingnounUS /ˈkoʊpɪŋ/
brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Twist, deeply pained.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Twist, deeply pained.
don't
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From this reading “We don’t, Chimpie, we don’t,” interrupted Mr. Molloy hastily.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “We don’t, Chimpie, we don’t,” interrupted Mr. Molloy hastily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you think that of me----” began Mr. Twist.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “We don’t, Chimpie, we don’t,” interrupted Mr. Molloy hastily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If you think that of me----” began Mr. Twist.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
Molloy
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From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Molloy, not so much pained as apprehensive.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Twist, deeply pained.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Molloy, not so much pained as apprehensive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Molloy, not so much pained as apprehensive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Twist, deeply pained.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Twist, deeply pained.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Molloy, not so much pained as apprehensive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “If you think that of me----” began Mr. Twist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If you think that of me----” began Mr. Twist.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
TwistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading “Dolly!” said Mr. Twist, deeply pained.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We don’t, Chimpie, we don’t,” interrupted Mr. Molloy hastily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
which person or people
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a very modest opinion of his own chances of thinking of any way for coping with the situation which had arisen, and everything, it seemed to him, depended upon being polite to Chimp Twist, who was admittedly a man of infinite resource and sagacity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you think that of me----” began Mr. Twist.
