used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
(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 “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
can't
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From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I’ll just explain how it was.
explodeverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊd/
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “Very personal,” replied McVay with feeling.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
Geoffrey
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From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
the act of departing
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
how
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From this reading “I’ll just explain how it was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll just explain how it was.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
and nothing more
From this reading “I’ll just explain how it was.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
McVay
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From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
a particular point in time
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “He did propose going himself, but I would not let him; I—I made it a personal matter.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Very personal,” replied McVay with feeling.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very personal,” replied McVay with feeling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I’ll just explain how it was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Very personal,” replied McVay with feeling.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Then,” said she calmly, “if you knew you were better fitted I can’t see why you did not go.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are not quite fair to your brother,” said Geoffrey interrupting, for McVay looked as if he would explode in another moment under the sense of injustice.
