used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WHAT WAS A SPECK EXPANDS INTO A STAR."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
any person at all
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
Esperanza
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From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
EXPANDSverbUS /ɪkˈspændz/
third-person singular of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading "WHAT WAS A SPECK EXPANDS INTO A STAR."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
Gerald
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From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "WHAT WAS A SPECK EXPANDS INTO A STAR."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
likableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkəbəl/
(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
lodging-house
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From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
held dear
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
Ormond
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From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
protégée
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From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
SPECKnounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading "WHAT WAS A SPECK EXPANDS INTO A STAR."
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "WHAT WAS A SPECK EXPANDS INTO A STAR."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
carry out
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
a shaky motion
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
precisely as stated
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
nonexistent
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHAT WAS A SPECK EXPANDS INTO A STAR."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "WHAT WAS A SPECK EXPANDS INTO A STAR."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
belonging to which person
From this reading His kindness was rewarded by finding me a likable companion, whose character supplied some of the qualities which were wanting in his bright and buoyant disposition.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading My constitutional shyness, the natural outcome of narrow surroundings, had kept me from making friends at the University, and I believe it was sheer pity that had prompted Gerald Standish to take me under his wing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Had the landlady of the house in Great Ormond Street been anybody in the world except my old nurse, I doubt if any philanthropic purpose would have inspired me with the boldness to carry through the work I had undertaken.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To appear before the average lodging-house keeper within half an hour of midnight, and with such a _protégée_ as Esperanza Campbell upon my hands, would have required the courage of a lion; and I was at that time a particularly shy and sensitive young man, brought up in the retirement of a country house and in the society of a mother whom I loved very dearly, but, as we are told to love God, with fear and trembling.
