used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He did not stay long, however, after the arrangements were completed.
(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 He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
a quantity of money
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He did not stay long, however, after the arrangements were completed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He did not stay long, however, after the arrangements were completed.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
depravedadjectiveUS /diˈpreɪvd/
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not stay long, however, after the arrangements were completed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He did not stay long, however, after the arrangements were completed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He did not stay long, however, after the arrangements were completed.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
express the need or desire for
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
self-complacencynoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He did not stay long, however, after the arrangements were completed.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
superciliousnessnoun
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
tenth-rate
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From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He did not stay long, however, after the arrangements were completed.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His majesty was used to being controlled by his female subjects, therefore did not repeat his request.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He possessed all the composure, easy assurance, and superciliousness of a tenth-rate actor, weak author, singer, or juvenile critic.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was like the rest of his class, utterly depraved in his habits and instincts; cruel, selfish, crafty, and cold by nature, as well as timid and treacherous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He did not stay long, however, after the arrangements were completed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The gods had gifted him, as they generally do limited and feeble minds, with an amazing amount of vanity and self-complacency.
