used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've been a fool, I know!
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He said as much to Mr. Shawyer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
BeggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
confined by bonds
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
an act that fails
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
Faith's
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From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I've been a fool, I know!
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
Fraser
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From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've been a fool, I know!
I've
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From this reading "I've been a fool, I know!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I've been a fool, I know!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He said as much to Mr. Shawyer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He said as much to Mr. Shawyer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
win a victory over
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
PegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said as much to Mr. Shawyer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
Shawyer
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From this reading He said as much to Mr. Shawyer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
a special situation
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By bringing Peg Fraser to the flat the Beggar Man acknowledged his defeat.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If he had not been so sure of Faith's hatred he might have tried harder to overcome her prejudices, but he felt that hatred was an active force through which success was impossible.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I suppose the whole thing was bound to be a failure from the start, but she seemed to like me...."
