used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
react verbally
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time he magnified the importance of the gifts he had to communicate.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading At the same time he magnified the importance of the gifts he had to communicate.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading At the same time he magnified the importance of the gifts he had to communicate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading At the same time he magnified the importance of the gifts he had to communicate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading At the same time he magnified the importance of the gifts he had to communicate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
meaneradjectiveUS /ˈmiːnər/
comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time he magnified the importance of the gifts he had to communicate.
only a very short time before
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
express in speech
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I carried food to the stranger as occasion required in the course of the day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it were that he discerned this resolution in my countenance, or that, in the interval that elapsed, he had formed a meaner opinion of my character, and thought me unfit for the purposes he intended I should answer, certain it is that he anticipated me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning was the implied time to which the question of his confidence was deferred, and I went to him with the full resolution of refusing it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He seemed indisposed to speak, and we exchanged scarcely more than two or three words.
