used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
blendverbUS /blend/
combine into one
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
compoundedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpaʊndəd/
combined into or constituting a chemical compound
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I told him frankly and fully of my conversation with Dainton.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "But how could I refuse?
Dainton
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From this reading I told him frankly and fully of my conversation with Dainton.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
dualadjectiveUS /ˈduːəl/
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "I warned him that he was sending me on a fool's errand," I said.
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I warned him that he was sending me on a fool's errand," I said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading I told him frankly and fully of my conversation with Dainton.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I told him frankly and fully of my conversation with Dainton.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told him frankly and fully of my conversation with Dainton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But how could I refuse?
the quality of being humane
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I told him frankly and fully of my conversation with Dainton.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I warned him that he was sending me on a fool's errand," I said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I told him frankly and fully of my conversation with Dainton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I warned him that he was sending me on a fool's errand," I said.
on one occasion
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "But how could I refuse?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I warned him that he was sending me on a fool's errand," I said.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "I warned him that he was sending me on a fool's errand," I said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I warned him that he was sending me on a fool's errand," I said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Guy has a dual personality compounded of loyalty to his master and love for humanity at large.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him frankly and fully of my conversation with Dainton.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "I warned him that he was sending me on a fool's errand," I said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I warned him that he was sending me on a fool's errand," I said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I told him frankly and fully of my conversation with Dainton.
but in spite of that
From this reading The combination is not an easy one to imagine, but he contrived at once to blend the qualities and yet keep them distinct.
