used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
how long something has existed
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
defectiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfektɪv/
having a defect
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
diffidencenoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
GAMBLINGnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
express in words
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading I do not mean to say that the defect in itself did all this, but by reason of it my nature acquired a peculiar temperament, a sort of aloofness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It kept me away from those of good character, from the decent fellowship of girls and boys of my own age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I believe, and believe sincerely, that this defect of vision is a handicap to its possessor in the legitimate battle of life.
a vivid mental image
From this reading EFFECTS OF GAMBLING I have already mentioned the fact that I am possessed of a defective vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was partly responsible in my life for my extreme diffidence, a diffidence that became in itself one of the causes which led me into the environment of the pool room.
