used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had set too great a store by it.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The modern reverence for life was eating away the finest instincts of man's nature.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
rid of obstructions
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The modern reverence for life was eating away the finest instincts of man's nature.
any strong feeling
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
communicated in words
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The modern reverence for life was eating away the finest instincts of man's nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
brought together in one place
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had set too great a store by it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had set too great a store by it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
How
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From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The modern reverence for life was eating away the finest instincts of man's nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What was life?
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The modern reverence for life was eating away the finest instincts of man's nature.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The modern reverence for life was eating away the finest instincts of man's nature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Life was not the most sacred of our possessions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The modern reverence for life was eating away the finest instincts of man's nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Life was not the most sacred of our possessions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Life was not the most sacred of our possessions.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Life was not the most sacred of our possessions.
To recall to mind.
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The modern reverence for life was eating away the finest instincts of man's nature.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Life was not the most sacred of our possessions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had set too great a store by it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I had set too great a store by it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had set too great a store by it.
uncalled
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From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How much of such emotion I expressed at the time it is hard to remember now, but that the American gathered the bent of my feelings was clear to me by the pains he was at to show that they were uncalled for, and unnatural, and false.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was life?
