used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was this latent crabbedness that had kept the injustice of his lot ever before his gaze.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
cause to be bored
From this reading Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
crabbedadjectiveUS /kræbd/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
crabbednessnoun
a disposition to be ill-tempered
From this reading It was this latent crabbedness that had kept the injustice of his lot ever before his gaze.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
at any time
From this reading It was this latent crabbedness that had kept the injustice of his lot ever before his gaze.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
a long fixed look
From this reading It was this latent crabbedness that had kept the injustice of his lot ever before his gaze.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
a man of refinement
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading It was this latent crabbedness that had kept the injustice of his lot ever before his gaze.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading SPEEDY JUSTICE.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was this latent crabbedness that had kept the injustice of his lot ever before his gaze.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading It was this latent crabbedness that had kept the injustice of his lot ever before his gaze.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
without good reason
From this reading Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It was this latent crabbedness that had kept the injustice of his lot ever before his gaze.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
and nothing more
From this reading Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
Roger
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From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
sireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
a male human offspring
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
SPEEDYadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading SPEEDY JUSTICE.
not in physical motion
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
plural of “tale” — 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 Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this latent crabbedness that had kept the injustice of his lot ever before his gaze.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Roger bore lightly with his heavier burden, and only the patient sweetness of his eyes told tales.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
Vicomte
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From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
Villeneuve
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From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The elder of the Villeneuve brothers was less happy than Roger, in that the Vicomte had passed to him a portion of his crabbed nature.
which person or people
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Something of the bitterness, something of the hardness of the father lurked in the son; who in the like unfortunate circumstances might have grown to be such another as his sire, but with more happy surroundings and a better fate still had it in him to become a generous and kindly gentleman.
