used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
(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 Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
Besztercebanya
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From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
brought into existence
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
CriticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE TACTLESS MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
Gregorics
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From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE TACTLESS MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TACTLESS MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.
and nothing more
From this reading If he had only arrived a little earlier ... but after all _he_ could not help it.
others
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From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
PalnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
a full supply
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
PopularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
move upward
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
TACTLESSadjectiveUS /ˈtæktləs/
lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading THE TACTLESS MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.
tactlessnessnoun
the quality of lacking tact
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TACTLESS MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
hard to endure
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
unpleasantnessnounUS /ənˈplezəntnəs/
the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
which person or people
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always chasing Popularity, and instead of finding it came face to face with Criticism, a much less pleasing figure.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was born nine months after his father's death, an act of tactlessness which gave rise to plenty of gossip, and much unpleasantness to his mother, who was a thoroughly good, honest woman.
a late time of life
From this reading Many years before our story begins, there lived in Besztercebanya a man of the name of Pal Gregorics, who was always called a tactless man, whereas all his life was spent in trying to please others.
