used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
(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 Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
lickverbUS /lɪk/
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
not any; not one
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
Phineas
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From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
REFORMATIONnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading REFORMATION.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Now he recalled his boasts that he could “lick the master,” with some shame, since it had turned out that he was no match for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Peter had been tripped up by Phineas Morton, as we know, but the difference in size was such that it was no mortification.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE result of his conflict with the new teacher mortified Peter not a little.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had it been a close contest he would not have minded it so much, but the advantage was all on Walter’s side from the first, and, what was worse, all the scholars could see it.
