used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
anew
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
buffaloes
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From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
brought together in one place
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
genesisnounUS /ˈdʒenəsəs/
a coming into being
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
a young female
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
grizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
Harley
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From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope the last remark is not personal?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope the last remark is not personal?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hope the last remark is not personal?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
immediately past
From this reading "I hope the last remark is not personal?"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I hope the last remark is not personal?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "I hope the last remark is not personal?"
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "I hope the last remark is not personal?"
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I hope the last remark is not personal?"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading "Oh no," she said; "I recognize the fact that the press must be tolerated."
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
which person or people
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She was flippant and vague, full of allusions to wild things like Indians or buffaloes or grizzly bears, but with no detailed statement, and Harley gathered that her childhood had been in complete touch with these primitive facts.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to know more about the genesis and progress of a girl who seemed to him so strange, but he was not able to confine her to certain channels of narrative.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harley again felt piqued, and, not willing to retire with the sense of defeat fresh upon him, he sat down near her and began to talk to her of her Western life.
