used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lawyer made a strong effort over himself.
(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 All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
can't
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From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
deprecatingadjectiveUS /ˈdeprəkeɪtɪŋ/
tending to diminish or disparage
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
Dering's
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From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
don't
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From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The lawyer made a strong effort over himself.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The lawyer made a strong effort over himself.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
be the source of pain
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer made a strong effort over himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The lawyer made a strong effort over himself.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had felt for a moment keenly hurt, and not a little angry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The lawyer made a strong effort over himself.
with low volume
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The lawyer made a strong effort over himself.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the humour had gone out of Dering's face, but the deprecating look had deepened.
theoreticaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəl/
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't think," he said quietly, "that there is any need of explanations or apologies between us.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Of course, I can't help feeling very much surprised, and that in spite of our old theoretical talks and discussions, concerning--well, this subject.
