used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
anew
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
on or to one side
From this reading But he flung that aside with a savage half-thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he flung that aside with a savage half-thought.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading But he flung that aside with a savage half-thought.
a young female
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
half-thought
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From this reading But he flung that aside with a savage half-thought.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
be the source of pain
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
McLean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
on one occasion
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
by chance
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
rotnounUS /rɑːt/
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
From this reading "What rot!
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But he flung that aside with a savage half-thought.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
shyest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Once and again indeed the idea flashed into the mind of Johnny McLean--that perhaps she had been so sorry that she did not dare look at him.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It happens at times that a big, attractive, self-possessed man is secretly as shy, as fanciful, as the shyest girl--if he cares.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What rot!
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he flung that aside with a savage half-thought.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
but in spite of that
From this reading Hurt and proud, yet without conceit, he believed that she kept him at a distance, and would not risk coming too near, and so stayed altogether away.
