used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading And he was willing to apologize to any one, to anything--save Alexander Sands.
(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 Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
any thing at all
From this reading And he was willing to apologize to any one, to anything--save Alexander Sands.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
Butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
else
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From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
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 Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
engage in
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
by chance
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
SandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading And he was willing to apologize to any one, to anything--save Alexander Sands.
except for; apart from
From this reading And he was willing to apologize to any one, to anything--save Alexander Sands.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He realized now, perhaps better than any one else, the seriousness of his offense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
(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 Knowing, so well as he did, Colonel Butler's reverence for all things patriotic, he did not wonder that he should be so deeply indignant.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading And he was willing to apologize to any one, to anything--save Alexander Sands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It is little wonder that Pen passed a sleepless night, after the interview with his grandfather.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pen, himself, felt that the least he could do, under the circumstances, was to publicly apologize for his conduct, bitter and humiliating as it would be to make such an apology.
