Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

for the reason that

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

a desirable state

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

a youthful male person

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

the sensation produced by low temperatures

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading There was never the least familiarity in their intercourse with him.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was never the least familiarity in their intercourse with him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

communication between individuals

From this reading There was never the least familiarity in their intercourse with him.

close or warm friendship

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was never the least familiarity in their intercourse with him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

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From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

as might be expected

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There was never the least familiarity in their intercourse with him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was never the least familiarity in their intercourse with him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was never the least familiarity in their intercourse with him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

in the direction of

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

not known

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

not in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading This, naturally, produced in him a reserve in his manner toward them that they unreasonably attributed to "airs."

having been warmed up

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As has been said, they did not hesitate to acknowledge his success in all sorts of mental and physical trials of skill, but in a formal, impersonal way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

people who are wounded

From this reading Their coldness wounded and chilled the sensitive boy as much as the love of his devoted adherents warmed him.

a late time of life

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The allegiance of his little band of boon companions was all the sweeter to the young poet because he realized more and more fully as the years of his school-days passed that for some reason unknown to himself he was systematically, and plainly with intention, denied intimacy with Nat Howard and his followers--_snubbed_.