used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Was this a feeling of weakness, or the memory of a less degraded youth?
detachverbUS /ˈdɪtætʃ/
cause to become detached or separated; take off
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
divisible by two
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Was this a feeling of weakness, or the memory of a less degraded youth?
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Was this a feeling of weakness, or the memory of a less degraded youth?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Was this a feeling of weakness, or the memory of a less degraded youth?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was this a feeling of weakness, or the memory of a less degraded youth?
Poelnitz
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From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
Porporina
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From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
express in words
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
carry out
From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
Von
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From this reading Von Poelnitz hated Porporina sufficiently to take this opportunity to avenge himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Was this a feeling of weakness, or the memory of a less degraded youth?
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He had been even known to detach himself from those who flattered his vices, and to follow, like a whipped hound, those who trampled on him.
which person or people
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as he was alone, he became timid, and one might say, experienced an involuntary respect for those whom he could not deceive.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading He, however, did not, his conduct being cowardly in the extreme; he had not sufficient strength of mind to injure any but those who yielded to him.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Was this a feeling of weakness, or the memory of a less degraded youth?
