used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was twenty when he learned the truth about himself.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
how long something has existed
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
analyticaladjectiveUS /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl/
using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
deadheadnounUS /ˈdedhed/
a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
Fillery
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From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
the quality of being humane
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
illicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɪsət/
contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He was twenty when he learned the truth about himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
not any; not one
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
by chance
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
not in physical motion
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
thirty-eightadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
tolerancenounUS /ˈtɑːlərəns/
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He was twenty when he learned the truth about himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He was twenty when he learned the truth about himself.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Knowing himself outcast, an unwelcome deadhead at the play, he had yet felt no bitterness against the parents whose fierce illicit passion had deprived him of an honourable seat.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Edward Fillery, so far as may be possible to a man of normal passions and emotions, took a detached view of life and human nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was twenty when he learned the truth about himself.
at the time that
From this reading He was twenty when he learned the truth about himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
belonging to which person
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
but in spite of that
From this reading At the age of thirty-eight he still remained a spectator, a searching, critical, analytical, yet chiefly, perhaps, a sympathetic spectator, before the great performance whose stage is the planet and whose performers and auditorium are humanity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The first shock of resentment over, he had faced the situation with a tolerance which showed an unusual charity, an exceptional understanding, in one so young.
